ZAN 22:The Impact PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Woo
vs
Valentino

192 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocky Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Woo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Valentino's guard.
Valentino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valentino keeping moving, preventing Woo from controlling successfully.

Valentino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woo won't allow Valentino to sweep him here.
Woo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Valentino keeping moving, preventing Woo from controlling successfully.
Valentino wants to sweep but no luck.

Woo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Valentino dives on top into guard.
Valentino tries to free his leg and advance position but Woo is retaining full guard.
Valentino trying to control the position from guard on top but Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valentino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentino postures up in Woo's guard and throws a big left but Woo blocks it.
Valentino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Valentino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woo wants to sweep but no luck.

Woo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Valentino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Woo is tightening it up a little... Valentino has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Valentino reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Valentino taps out! nice BJJ there by Woo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mr Woo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee De Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Legal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Jesus comes to the cage accompanied by agi agi song. Lee De Jesus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

De Jesus
vs
Legal

185 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee De Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Legal!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Jesus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Legal did well to prevent De Jesus getting side control.
De Jesus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Legal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
De Jesus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legal defending well though.
De Jesus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
De Jesus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Legal taking some punishment here, with De Jesus in his half guard.
Legal looks like he's trying to stand up.
De Jesus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legal defending well though.
De Jesus prevents Legal from standing back up.
De Jesus wants to pass to mount but Legal is defending the position.
De Jesus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legal defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jesus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Jesus working Legal over with strikes.
De Jesus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Legal!
De Jesus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Legal hang on?
De Jesus connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Legal is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Legal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as De Jesus tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
De Jesus landing strikes from the mount and Legal is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legal is in a horrible position here. De Jesus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
De Jesus lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
De Jesus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
You get the feeling that Legal really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Legal looks gassed!
De Jesus lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Legal taking shots to the head.
De Jesus lands a big shot there that rocks Legal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

De Jesus working for a guillotine from mount but Legal is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jesus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
De Jesus lands a big shot there that rocks Legal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
De Jesus working the ground and pound effectively.
De Jesus working Legal over with strikes here.
De Jesus looking to finish Legal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Legal!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Jesus with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus with good strikes from the mount here!
De Jesus landing punches.
De Jesus looking to finish Legal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Legal!
Legal is trying to stand.
De Jesus dominating with strikes here.

De Jesus jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Legal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
De Jesus lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Legal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
De Jesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legal wants to stand and escape but De Jesus is having none of it.
De Jesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Jesus is controlling him.
Legal keeping moving, preventing De Jesus from controlling successfully.
Legal is breathing heavily.
De Jesus cracks Legal with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Jesus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
De Jesus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Jesus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Jesus.
De Jesus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Jesus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Legal.
John Legal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

De Jesus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Jesus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lee De Jesus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legal is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Jesus lands a nice short elbow.
Legal tries to kick De Jesus off but De Jesus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
De Jesus is looking to stall here but Legal recovers full guard.
Legal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Jesus is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Jesus.
De Jesus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Jesus stops Legal from standing up.
Legal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
De Jesus pulls out of a head kick attempt.

De Jesus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Legal!
Legal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Jesus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Jesus with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus dominating with strikes here.
De Jesus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Legal hang on?

De Jesus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Legal can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
De Jesus with the ground and pound from mount.
De Jesus scoring with strikes but Legal is staying in there.
De Jesus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
De Jesus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee De Jesus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Legal wants to clinch.
Lee De Jesus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legal throws a lazy head kick

so De Jesus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De Jesus looking to pass the guard.
De Jesus is working hard here to advance position.
De Jesus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Jesus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Legal wants to stand but De Jesus is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Legal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes De Jesus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Legal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and De Jesus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Legal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Jesus.
De Jesus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Jesus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Jesus works his way into side control.
Legal is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Jesus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Legal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Legal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De Jesus scores with punches from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Legal dodges the ground and pound from De Jesus.
Legal wants to get back to his feet.
De Jesus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus working the ground and pound.
De Jesus cracks Legal with a big elbow.
De Jesus scoring with punches from side control.
Legal on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
De Jesus trying to control the position but Legal is working away.
De Jesus lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Legal down.
De Jesus in side control, throwing shots but Legal defends.
De Jesus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legal can do to turn this around?
De Jesus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Legal takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Jesus scores with a couple of short elbows.
De Jesus lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee De Jesus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Jesus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:25
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee De Jesus!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Leftwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel LaRusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaRusso has chosen Joe Eposito - You're the best as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Daniel LaRusso will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Leftwich
vs
LaRusso

166 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Leftwich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel LaRusso!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leftwich fails with a takedown attempt.
LaRusso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leftwich throws a body punch but LaRusso moves out of range.
LaRusso with a nice cross.

It looks like George Leftwich has been cut.
Leftwich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leftwich there as he acknowledges the shot.
LaRusso misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LaRusso checks a leg kick.
LaRusso connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leftwich. Leftwich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
George Leftwich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leftwich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Leftwich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leftwich lands in his opponent's guard.
Leftwich postures up.
LaRusso trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leftwich controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
LaRusso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LaRusso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leftwich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leftwich is looking to chop away at LaRusso's legs.
LaRusso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaRusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leftwich.
Leftwich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leftwich lands a jab-cross combination.
Leftwich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LaRusso looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LaRusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaRusso lands with a straight right. Leftwich didn't see that one coming.
Leftwich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaRusso fails to land with a series of punches.
LaRusso avoids the head kick by Leftwich.
LaRusso staying out of range there.
LaRusso misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leftwich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LaRusso.
Leftwich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaRusso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaRusso misses with a double jab.
Leftwich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by LaRusso.
An inside leg kick lands from LaRusso.
LaRusso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
LaRusso throws a good cross that connects.
LaRusso lands a two punch combo.
LaRusso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leftwich moves away from the strike by LaRusso.
Leftwich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leftwich connects with a right hand. LaRusso shakes it off.

Leftwich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LaRusso to the mat! LaRusso manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaRusso wants to stand up but Leftwich is controlling him.
Leftwich won't allow LaRusso to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

LaRusso scrambles and gets back to his feet.
LaRusso lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leftwich lands with a shot to the body.
Leftwich scores with a jab to the jaw.
LaRusso misses with a looping left.
Leftwich shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Leftwich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leftwich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LaRusso.
LaRusso scoring well with a low kick there.
LaRusso misses with a few strikes there.
Leftwich lets loose with a powerful body kick. LaRusso will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel LaRusso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Leftwich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Leftwich throws a sloppy head kick and LaRusso moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leftwich.
Leftwich misses with a kick to the body
and LaRusso counters with a leg kick.
Leftwich ducks right into an uppercut from LaRusso.
Leftwich misses the body punch
and LaRusso counters with a stiff right hand.
Leftwich falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaRusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaRusso.
LaRusso digs a good body shot into Leftwich's ribs.
Nice body kick from LaRusso.
LaRusso cracks Leftwich with a right hand to the side of the head.
LaRusso swinging wildly here.
Leftwich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Leftwich.
LaRusso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Leftwich gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leftwich wants to lay and pray for a moment but LaRusso keeps working.
LaRusso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leftwich off and has taken his back!
Leftwich trying to control the position but LaRusso manages to sink in the hooks.
Leftwich controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
LaRusso is riding his opponent, not letting Leftwich buck him off.
A lull in the action here.

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.
Leftwich is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
LaRusso missing with strikes from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Leftwich prevents LaRusso from getting a body triangle.
LaRusso trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Leftwich doesn't escape.
LaRusso wants to control but Leftwich is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Despite being in the dominant position, Daniel LaRusso just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leftwich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LaRusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leftwich moves away from the strike by LaRusso.
Leftwich throws a jab but it's blocked by LaRusso.
LaRusso lands a really nice looking cross but Leftwich seems unphased.
Leftwich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leftwich throws a lazy body kick
and LaRusso counters with a straight right hand.
Leftwich shoots in for a takedown but LaRusso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leftwich misses with a hook.
Daniel LaRusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leftwich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniel LaRusso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leftwich misses with a shot to the body
and LaRusso counters with a two punch combo.
Leftwich throws a lazy right hand but LaRusso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LaRusso lands with a right hand.
LaRusso thuds his shin into the meat of Leftwich's side.
LaRusso blocks a head kick by Leftwich.
LaRusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LaRusso. Leftwich shrugs it off though.
Leftwich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel LaRusso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Leftwich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Leftwich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaRusso throws a nice head kick!
LaRusso misses with a looping right.
Leftwich throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and LaRusso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leftwich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaRusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leftwich misses the jab.
LaRusso misses with an uppercut. Leftwich saw that one coming.
LaRusso lands a jab to Leftwich's midsection.
LaRusso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaRusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
LaRusso is looking to land body kicks.
LaRusso has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
LaRusso circles away from the clinch attempt.
LaRusso throws a series of punches but Leftwich avoids them all with ease.
LaRusso throws a body punch but Leftwich moves out of range.
Daniel LaRusso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leftwich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LaRusso works Leftwich's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRusso with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from LaRusso. No joy for Leftwich on that attempt.
Leftwich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No luck for Leftwich with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leftwich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LaRusso counters with a series of strikes. Leftwich will be more careful next time no doubt.
LaRusso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LaRusso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Leftwich is rocked!
Leftwich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LaRusso thumps Leftwich with a low kick.
Leftwich shoots in and drives through. LaRusso sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Leftwich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaRusso throws a series of punches but Leftwich avoids them all with ease.
Leftwich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for LaRusso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LaRusso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leftwich blocks the body kick.
Leftwich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daniel LaRusso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRusso cracks Leftwich with a good jab.
LaRusso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leftwich has time to react.
Leftwich throws a jab but it's blocked by LaRusso.
Leftwich throws a solid leg kick but LaRusso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leftwich.
Leftwich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LaRusso counters with a left and a right that stings Leftwich.
Leftwich misses with a jab to the body
and LaRusso counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leftwich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LaRusso can pounce on him.
Leftwich fails in his attempt to clinch.
LaRusso throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaRusso uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leftwich.
LaRusso scores with a jab to the body.
LaRusso misses with a two punch combination.
LaRusso cracks a nice hook into Leftwich's ribs.
LaRusso scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaRusso. That's going to slow Leftwich down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leftwich misses with a kick to the body
and LaRusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by LaRusso.
Leftwich misses with a hook.
LaRusso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leftwich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leftwich falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaRusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LaRusso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leftwich has a takedown stuffed.
Leftwich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
LaRusso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leftwich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LaRusso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LaRusso lands with a right hand.
Leftwich moves out of range as LaRusso throws a body kick.
LaRusso avoids the body shot from Leftwich.
Leftwich wants to clinch but LaRusso slips to the side
and LaRusso counters with a right hand to the body.
LaRusso scores with a sloppy right hand. Leftwich should have avoided that one.
LaRusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leftwich is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leftwich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaRusso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaRusso scores with a jab to the body.
LaRusso blocks a jab.
Good shot there by LaRusso.
Leftwich takes one on the button.
Leftwich avoids the head kick by LaRusso.
A jab from LaRusso does it's job there.
LaRusso blocks a jab.
Leftwich misses with a straight right.
Leftwich looks to land a left hand but LaRusso moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from LaRusso both land. Nice combination.
LaRusso cracks Leftwich with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRusso throws a body punch but Leftwich moves out of range.
Leftwich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaRusso manages to avoid it.
LaRusso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
George Leftwich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LaRusso, right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel LaRusso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaRusso 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel LaRusso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Parr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hatiko Arigato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parr comes to the cage accompanied by Remedy. Hatiko Arigato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wayne Parr
vs
Arigato

183 cm
20
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Wayne Parr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hatiko Arigato!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parr swats away the attempt to clinch by Arigato.
Arigato tries to clinch but Parr is having none of it.
Arigato lands with an overhand left.

It looks like John Wayne Parr has been cut.
Arigato catches Parr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arigato throws a body punch but Parr moves out of range.
Parr throws a head kick that half lands.
Arigato throws a lazy right hand but Parr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arigato throws a right hand that Parr ducks under and follows up with a left that Parr also avoids with ease.
Parr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Parr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arigato was covering up waiting for the punch and Parr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arigato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parr is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arigato looking to control.
Parr tries to stand but Arigato is controlling from the bottom.
Arigato controls Parr momentarily but Parr frees himself.

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.
Parr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arigato is keeping the position for now.
Parris looking to pass into half guard but Arigato pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arigato is in guard.
Arigato passes into half guard.
Parr manages to get to full guard.
Arigato wants to stand and escape but instead Parr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arigato keeping moving, preventing Parr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arigato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Parr!
Arigato unloads with some shots from mount but Parr bucks and avoids them well.
Parr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Arigato tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Arigato punching from mount but Parr doing a good job of avoiding damage.

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.
Arigato in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Arigato looking to control but Parr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Arigato punching from mount but Parr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Arigato looking to finish with strikes here!
Arigato 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.
Arigato trying to control but Parr is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hatiko Arigato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Wayne Parr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Parr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arigato was covering up waiting for the punch and Parr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arigato trying to control the position.

Arigato is looking for a triangle but Parr pushes his legs off easily.
Arigato is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parr trying to control but Arigato is working from the bottom.

Arigato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parr is aware though and is defending well.
Parr looking to pass the guard.
Arigato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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.
Arigato is just content to waste time from the top position. Parr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Parr wants to hit a switch here but Arigato passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Parr there!
Parr gets back to half guard.
Arigato is keen to just control but Parr is a slippery customer.
Arigato thows a huge punch but Parr dodges it nicely.
Arigato tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Parr.
Arigato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arigato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Parr is looking for a sweep. Arigato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arigato is stalling here. Parr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Arigato seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Parr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Parr advances to full mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arigato is looking to escape.

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.

Parr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Arigato has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Arigato!
Arigato pushing down on Parr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arigato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arigato throws a strike but Parr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Arigato slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arigato throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hatiko Arigato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Wayne Parr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Arigato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arigato cracks Parr with a good jab.

Parr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Arigato trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arigato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Parr is sitting in close to Arigato's body. Arigato has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Parr is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Parr is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Arigato.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hatiko Arigato!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ray leonards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Scott
vs
leonards

185 cm
23
201 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ray leonards!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
leonards tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.

leonards drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scott is not content to let leonards control the position.
Scott sneaks back into half guard.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
leonards is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott gets full guard.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but leonards is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
leonards is working Scott over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
leonards wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
leonards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
leonards wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.

Scott is looking for a triangle but leonards pushes his legs off easily.
leonards wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.

Scott is looking for a triangle but leonards pushes his legs off easily.
leonards wants to stand but Scott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
leonards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
leonards wants to stand but Scott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
leonards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
leonards trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. leonards looks a forlorn figure.
leonards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
leonards wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
leonards tries to escape but Scott has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
leonards wants to control his opponent's hands but Scott gets his hands free.

leonards preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Scott.

Scott is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Scott is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Scott looking for the choke but no joy.
leonards is keeping busy.
leonards grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scott misses with a few strikes there.
leonards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.

Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. leonards manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
leonards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
Scott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed leonards's guard.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. leonards knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
leonards is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scott lands with some vicious ground and pound - can leonards hang on?
leonards tries to reverse the position but Scott maintains control.
Scott moves to back control.
Scott cracks leonards with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing leonards from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can leonards hold on?! Scott is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
leonards tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
leonards is breathing heavily.

Scott swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and leonards is now in Scott's guard. A big mistake from Scott there, giving up the dominant position!
Scott 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.
leonards is looking to work some ground and pound but Scott has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
leonards keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott 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.
leonards wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scott with a nice head shot there.
Scott passes easily into side control. Nice work.

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.
Scott happy to just control the position for now.
Scott advances to full mount.
Scott connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
leonards is trying desperately to improve position.

Scott goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now leonards is on top in guard.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scott takes a swing at leonards's ribcage but misses.
Michael Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
leonards is trying to improve his position.
Scott landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

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

Scott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, leonards has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scott controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on leonards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
leonards wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on leonards's face as Scott controls the position.
leonards is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
Scott landing with strikes to the head and body 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.
Scott tries to move into full mount but can't pass leonards's legs.
leonards takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
leonards tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott has control of an arm but leonards manages to advance to Scott's back!
leonards doesn't have the hooks in and Scott manages to turn into his guard.
leonards keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.

leonards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott landing with the ground and pound.
Michael Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
leonards keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott advances position into side control!
leonards tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee asks Scott politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Scott prefers to stall for the moment though.
leonards taking a bit of punishment here - Scott scoring with strikes.
Scott is chipping away with strikes.

Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but leonards is defending well.
Scott content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on leonards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
ray leonards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
leonards is letting Scott control him for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maia Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jian Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lieu has chosen "Da Rockwilder" by Method Man and Redman as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Bee
vs
Lieu

170 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
159 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Tianada's Nutrition Superstore

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maia Bee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jian Lieu!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Lieu.
Bee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lieu misses with the combination.
Lieu misses with a looping right.
Bee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lieu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bee throws a leg kick but Lieu moved away.
Lieu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
Bee lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee throws a leg kick that misses.
Bee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lieu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A low kick from Lieu is predictable there
and Bee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bee throws a chopping leg kick but Lieu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lieu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
Lieu lands a really nice looking cross but Bee seems unphased.
Bee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

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.
Lieu throws a series of punches but Bee moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bee.
Lieu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lieu swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Bee throws a leg kick that misses.
Bee tries to score with a low kick but Lieu moves his leg out of the way.
Bee throws a leg kick but Lieu moved away.
Bee walks into a stiff left hand from Lieu.
Lieu throws a hook but Bee blocks it.
Bee throws a leg kick but Lieu sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu loads up on a big right hand but Bee slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bee. That's going to slow Lieu down.
Bee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lieu digs a good body shot into Bee's ribs.
Lieu misses with a straight left.
Bee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Lieu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bee dodges the punch combination from Lieu.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lieu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bee defending well as Lieu loads up on a big left hand.
Lieu moves out of range of the body kick from Bee.
Lieu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Lieu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bee.
Bee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lieu shoots in and drives through. Bee sprawls well.
Lieu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Lieu misses.
Bee connects with a high kick.
Bee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lieu throws out the jab.
Bee scores with a spinning back kick!
Bee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lieu misses with a body shot
and Bee counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee tried to score with a low kick but Lieu checks it.
Bee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bee lands a head kick!
Bee misses with a head kick.
Bee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lieu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bee.
Bee pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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.

Bee clinches up with Lieu and pushes him back against the cage.
Lieu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lieu takes an elbow to the temple.
Lieu fails to pull guard.
Maia Bee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jian Lieu.
Bee lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Jian Lieu has been cut.

Lieu decides to pull guard.
Lieu is trying to keep Bee in close.

Bee is sitting in close to Lieu's body. Lieu has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bee is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bee is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lieu.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jian Lieu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eamon Dunphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Insane Clown Posse - In Yo Face kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Eamon Dunphy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dunphy
vs
Doe

180 cm
19
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eamon Dunphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dunphy is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.
Doe looking to ground and pound but Dunphy is blocking nicely.
Dunphy is trying to escape the mount.

Doe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Doe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Doe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dunphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dunphy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Doe.
Dunphy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Doe.
Dunphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doe with shots to the head and body - Dunphy looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunphy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Doe wants to finish this one by submission but Dunphy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Doe.
Dunphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dunphy wants to hold on but Doe pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunphy gets back to half guard.
Well, if Doe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Doe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dunphy 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.
Dunphy wants to control but Doe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dunphy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe stalling.
Doe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunphy keeps working.

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

Dunphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunphy stopping the sweep attempt from Doe.
Dunphy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dunphy trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Dunphy chips away with some ground and pound.
Doe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Doe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dunphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe lands a big elbow.
Dunphy is trying to escape the mount.
Dunphy tries to hold on but Doe postures up.
Dunphy working to try and regain half guard.
Doe looking to control but Dunphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dunphy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Doe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Doe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dunphy with a poor takedown

and Doe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Doe won't allow Dunphy to sweep him here.
Doe stands up over Dunphy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunphy keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.
Doe won't allow Dunphy to sweep him here.
Dunphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doe throwing strikes but missing.
Doe wants to control from the top but Dunphy keeps moving.
Doe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dunphy kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Dunphy's legs - danger averted.

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

Doe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dunphy trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dunphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dunphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doe trying to control but Dunphy is working from the bottom.
John Doe has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunphy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Dunphy is keeping the position.
Dunphy trying to control the position.

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

Dunphy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dunphy showed some decent athleticism there.
Doe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doe is breathing heavily.
Doe is doing well to control the position and prevent Dunphy from advancing to side control.
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunphy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dunphy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Doe's head.
Dunphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Doe looking for submissions off his back.
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunphy trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dunphy misses with a takedown attempt

and Doe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dunphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunphy, not yet.
Doe wants to control from the top but Dunphy keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe won't allow Dunphy to sweep him here.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dunphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunphy trying to control the position.

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

Doe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dunphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Doe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Dunphy scores with a four punch combination!
Dunphy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Doe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dunphy's guard.

Dunphy working for a triangle but Doe defends it easily.
Doe thows a big elbow that misses.
Doe trying to control but Dunphy is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunphy working a defensive guard here.
Dunphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Doe looking to sit in guard and control but Dunphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dunphy manages to get himself to full guard.
Doe throws a big right hand that misses.
Dunphy wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Dunphy keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doe stopping the sweep attempt from Dunphy.
Doe postures up in Dunphy's guard and throws a big left but Dunphy blocks it.

Dunphy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doe is aware though and is defending well.
Doe sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Dunphy scores a takedown into full mount!

Dunphy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Doe turns into him and now he's in Dunphy's guard.
Eamon Dunphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dunphy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dunphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Doe drops back looking for a leg! Dunphy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunphy manages to kick Doe off! Doe jumps back into Dunphy's guard.
Dunphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Doe wants to control from the top but Dunphy keeps moving.
Dunphy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Doe wants to control but Dunphy is having none of it.
John Doe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dunphy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Doe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Doe shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Doe.
I've got Doe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideaki Katsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

McGrufus
vs
Katsu

169 cm
22
175 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Control Nutrition
MADE IN GERMANY

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rufus McGrufus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideaki Katsu!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrufus throws out a loose jab but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGrufus throws a head kick but Katsu moves out of range.
McGrufus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrufus misses with a body shot.
McGrufus misses with a series of wild punches.
McGrufus throws a sloppy head kick and Katsu moves out of range easily.
Katsu shoots in for a takedown but McGrufus shows good takedown defense.
McGrufus misses with a straight right.
Katsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrufus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsu moves away.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGrufus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrufus misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrufus misses with a body shot.
McGrufus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGrufus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGrufus wants it to stay on the feet.
Katsu has a takedown stuffed.
Rufus McGrufus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideaki Katsu.
Katsu shoots in looking for a takedown. McGrufus tries to sprawl out of it but Katsu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGrufus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGrufus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrufus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Katsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Katsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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.
Katsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGrufus.
McGrufus throws a hook but Katsu blocks it.
McGrufus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katsu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGrufus lands with a hook. Katsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGrufus throws a body punch but Katsu moves out of range.
McGrufus cracks Katsu with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGrufus fails to land with a series of punches.
McGrufus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGrufus swings for the body but Katsu moves out of range.
McGrufus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsu moves away.
McGrufus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A swing and a miss from McGrufus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus connects with a single shot there.
McGrufus throws out a loose jab but Katsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGrufus scores with a hook to the body. Katsu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGrufus misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Katsu or perhaps it was just good defense by McGrufus which made him look bad.
McGrufus tries a head kick but it misses.
McGrufus tries a head kick but it misses.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses.
Katsu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGrufus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsu moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsu slips a jab from McGrufus.
Katsu fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses.
McGrufus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGrufus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGrufus misses with a series of wild punches.
McGrufus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by McGrufus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGrufus.
McGrufus misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGrufus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katsu circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrufus tries to bum rush Katsu with a series of wild strikes but Katsu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rufus McGrufus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrufus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsu manages to avoid it.
Rufus McGrufus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - McGrufus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katsu slips under a jab from McGrufus.
McGrufus misses with a hook.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses.
McGrufus throws a good cross that connects.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGrufus misses with a series of wild punches.
Rufus McGrufus is winning the standup battle so far.
McGrufus throws a series of punches but Katsu avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrufus throws a jab but it's blocked by Katsu.
McGrufus throws a head kick that misses.
McGrufus connects with a crisp jab.
McGrufus misses with a head kick.
McGrufus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGrufus.
McGrufus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGrufus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katsu moves away.
McGrufus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGrufus misses with a body shot.
Katsu slips under a jab from McGrufus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrufus fails to land with a series of punches.
Katsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGrufus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katsu shoots for a takedown but McGrufus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Katsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGrufus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsu manages to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from McGrufus as Katsu shoots in.
Rufus McGrufus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hideaki Katsu.

Katsu gets a takedown into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hideaki Katsu!