ALPHA-1: Global Dominance

[Makhai]

Flashbulbs flicker like the fireflies above a Louisiana dock at dusk, and just like that dock overlooking a stagnant pool of soupy black liquid, there are things waiting for me in that vast room of black.

The media would likely not be very kind to me. A new president with no past experience, overtaking a well respected media darling rarely is rarely hailed, but what Ietsuna Hisamura and I, know is that if we continue with our current spending we won't be around to see the next decade.

I was able to convince Hisamura to give me the position after Nishamura released the Reality Boy. A rushed product, which was later removed from store shelves in most countries after causing partial paralysis in the eyes of 2% of the users of the system.

It was a business decision, hopefully one I can blunt, and spin at the podium.

"Mr. Avatar, 10 seconds till cameras are ready." cries the supervisor of Tokyo Broadcasting.

I take a deep breath ... wish me luck.

Camera quickly jerks to and fro, as the man of the minute takes centre stage.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name is Scott Avatar. I've been appointed the president of ALPHA-1, after Mr. Nishimura stepped down do to family issues.

My goal is simple on paper.

Take the company that leads the world in No Hold's Barred fighting, from being the biggest and best provider of national NHB fighting, to the world's biggest provider of the sport.

This will not be simple, and as such I will need the guidance of the fan to make sure the fight cards I create are as appealing to you as I can humanly make them. There will be many changes to the way we operate this business.

In closing I have one thing to say... Watch out GAMMA. I'm coming for you!"

[maudlin career]

This could be a fun read as ALPHA-1 was the first promotion I played with before getting into the TaporSnap Mod. I'll be following up on this for sure.

[LoNdOn]

Nice writing style you have. Now my GAMMA has a rival, lol. I shall keep my eye on you...........Seriously though, looks very promising!

[Makhai]

Avatar announces first card:

ALPHA-1: Double Glory Saturday, 21-1-1999, from Level-5 Stadium in Kyushu, Japan.

Main Event: Tadamasu Yamada vs. Jin "The Tsunami" Katou for the ALPHA-1 Light-Heavyweight Title.
Co-Event: Carlos da Guia vs. Gabriel Gallego for the ALPHA-1 Welterweight Title
Headline: Duke "Nukem" Aiona vs. Khru Duangjan
Undercard: Jerezo vs. "The Warrior" Dokuohtei Kuroki
Undercard: Kafu "The White Hope" Bunya vs. Bakin Sakamoto
Undercard: Gyokusho Fujimoto vs. Steve Mason
Undercard: Sho Kitabatake vs. Sharaku "Shogun" Kon
Undercard: Masato "Heart" Wai vs. Bunrakuken "Honest" Abe
Undercard: Ikku Funaki vs, Edson Edmilson
Undercard: Sadakuno Katoh vs Mikio Inouye

[Makhai]

ALPHA-1: Double Glory
Saturday, Week 4, January 1999
Level-5 Stadium in Kyushu, Japan
Attendance: 12,770 ($766,200)

Undercard: Sadakuno Katoh vs. Mikio Inouye


R1: Katoh shoots in, looking for a takedown. Thus beginning a long wrestle. Katoh dominates Inouye. Inouye spends the entire round trying to keep Katoh from pinning him against the ropes in vein.


R2: Katoh's confidence is overflowing, as he immediately pulls Inouye into a prolonged grapple. Katoh starts to run out of the gass at the very end of the round, but Katoh has the decision wrapped up, Inouye needs a finish.

R3: And here we go, Inouye comes out looking to finish. Katoh struggles to regain control, but Inouye has the fresher legs, hes finally beginning to let his hands go, Inouye connects with a jab, then another and another, Katoh looks flustered, as he commits to trying to tie up Inouye's hands leaving him open to a vicious high kick. Katoh wabbles

Inouye lets his hands go looking to finish. the end of the round is coming up fast Inouye is stalking Katoh now, Inouye rushes in landing with all his strikes but Katoh manages to gain clinch, Inouye tries to break.

One minute remains....

He can't do it.

The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

Here come the official decisions.

Judge #1 has Katoh as the winner.
Judge #2: Katoh.
Judge #3 has given Katoh the win.
So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Assassin' Sadakuno Katoh!

Official Result: 'The Assassin' Sadakuno Katoh defeats Mikio Inouye (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.


Undercard: Edson Edmilson vs. Ikku Finaki

R1: We are underway! Edmilson looks to pull Funaki into a grapple, but Funaki doesn't allow it, Funaki uses his range to land small punches, Edmilson exchanges back in a very even round.


R2: There's the bell for the start of the round!

Funaki snaps off a jab that catches Edmilson coming in. Funaki steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. Funaki catches an oncoming Edmilson with a crisp jab.Funaki waits for Edmilson to step in, then hits a nice jab. Edmilson throws a barrage of big punches but Funaki moves out of range. Funaki gets Edmilson with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.Edmilson doesn't press the issue, allowing Funaki to circle.

We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

Funaki counters a flurry of punches by hitting a stinging jab. Edson Edmilson looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.Funaki moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Edmilson.Edmilson throws a barrage of big punches but Funaki is quick to move out of range. Edmilson moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.Funaki avoids several big punches and counters with a straight punch.

Time expires and we come to the end of round two.


R3: Round three begins!

More boxing from both fighters Funaki shoots in but is quickly turned aside a very even round, as the both act like professional slap fighters.

The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.

The judges' decisions are now being announced.
Judge #1 has called it a victory for Funaki.
Judge #2: Funaki.
Judge #3 has given Funaki the win.
Making 'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: 'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki defeats Edson Edmilson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.


Undercard: Bunrakuken 'Honest' Abe takes on Masato 'Heart' Wai


R1: There's the opening bell!

There's a takedown attempt from Wai.A counter punch catches Wai above the eye stinging Wai, Abe explodes forward landing two more strikes Wai, shows his heart hanging in. Abe snaps off a jab that catches Wai stepping in.

Abe fires off a barrage of big punches, forcing Wai to step back! Abe steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs. Abe catches an oncoming Wai with a crisp jab.

There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.

Wai shoots in for a takedown.. Abe counters with a crisp punch. Abe catches Wai across the side with a hard kick.

We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

Wai shoots in, looking for a takedown. Wai walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. Abe uses a jab to keep Wai back.

A straight punch from Abe fails to land.Not letting up, Wai quickly steps in closer to attack Abe. Moving in closer, Wai looks like he may want to wrestle Abe. Wai grabs Abe and pulls him into a grapple. Abe, goes for a takedown.

The takedown is completed, Abe is on his back and pulls guard. He passes the guard well, gaining side control. Wai attempts to arm triangle Abe from side control. The arm triangle is fully applied, Abe has no option but to tap out!

Official Result: Masato 'Heart' Wai defeats Bunrakuken 'Honest' Abe (Submission in 7:56 of round 1). The match was rated as being Excellent.


Undercard: Sho Kitabatake vs. Sharaku Kon

R1: Kitabatake shoots in immediatly for a takedown, and he gets it. Kon doesn't allow it to go any further though a long tactical, tactical ground war ensues. Kitabatake tries to pass guard, Kon tries to sweep, both are too good, for each other. Kon tries a triange and a Kimura, both shrugged off.

Round comes to an end.

R2: Kon comes out and tries to get Kitabatake in a clinch, but Kit is to quick after some posturing Kitabatake shoots in on Shogun, Kon almost stuffs it, but he's out classed. more of the same from last round.

R3: Kon tries again to clinch with Kitabatake, this time he's successful. Kitabatake doesn't have the gas left to resist. Kon shoves him agianst the ropes, but breaks to throw some punches looking to finish the fight.

Kitabatake turns the tables answering back before shooting in, and taking Kon down again, Kitabatake takes half guard. Kon has to work to get it back to guard.

The match nears an end, Kitabatake is counting his win bonus as Kon catches him in a kimura, Kitabatake struggles to get out of it, Kon may have it... Nope, Kitabatake rolls out of it giving up side control.

The fight is over.

Official Result: Sho Kitabatake defeats Sharaku 'Shogun' Kon (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Awful.

Undercard: Gyokusho Fujimoto vs Steve Mason

>Next up is a match in which Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto takes on 'The Urban Cowboy' Steve Mason in the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight division.
>We are underway!
>Mason catches an oncoming Fujimoto with a crisp jab.
>Fujimoto throws a jab but Mason avoids it.
>Mason counters a jab by hitting a body kick.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Fujimoto looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Mason finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Fujimoto is looking to muscle Mason back against the ropes.
>Fujimoto does it, Mason is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Fujimoto smothers Mason against the ropes, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Fujimoto tries to hit Mason with an elbow, but Mason takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Fujimoto is the one backed against the ropes.
>Fujimoto is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>Fujimoto is trapped against the ropes and Mason punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Mason breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Fujimoto.
>Mason counters a jab with a stinging jab
>Mason waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a nice punch.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Mason avoids a jab.
>Fujimoto uses a combination of three punches to get Mason to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Fujimoto is forced to use his gloves to deflect a massive counter punch.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither gets past the gloves of the other.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Fujimoto is trying to push Mason so that his back is up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Mason pinned to the ropes.
>Fujimoto smothers Mason against the ropes, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Fujimoto pins Mason up against the ropes and controls him for thirty seconds or so.
>Fujimoto breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Mason.
>Mason uses the jab.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Fujimoto is looking to muscle Mason back against the ropes.
>Fujimoto manages it, and controls Mason up against the ropes.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Fujimoto looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Mason proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Mason moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>And here we go, round two!
>Fujimoto narrowly misses Mason with an uppercut.
>Not letting up, Mason quickly steps in closer to attack Fujimoto.
>Fujimoto fires off a barrage of big punches, forcing Mason back up against the ropes!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>Gyokusho Fujimoto takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto defeats 'The Urban Cowboy' Steve Mason (TKO in 1:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

Kafu Bunya vs. Bakin Sakamoto

>Another match is about to begin; Bakin Sakamoto will take on 'White Hope' Kafu Bunya in the ALPHA-1 Welterweight division.
>There's the opening bell!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Bunya.
>Sakamoto cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Bunya punches down at Sakamoto, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Bunya looks to get past the guard.
>Bunya gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Bunya uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip!
>Bunya hits a vicious knee strike to the ribs!
>Bunya begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>Sakamoto can't fend off his opponent and is mounted.
>Bunya tries to set up Sakamoto for an armbar.
>The armbar is fully applied, Sakamoto has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Kafu Bunya!

Official Result: 'White Hope' Kafu Bunya defeats Bakin Sakamoto (Submission in 2:46 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.


Headline: Khru Duangjan vs Duke Aiona


>Next up is a match in which 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan squares off with Duke 'Nukem' Aiona in the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight division.
>There's the opening bell!
>Aiona circles, looking for an opening.
>Duangjan doesn't let Aiona settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Duangjan steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Moving in closer, Aiona looks like he may want to wrestle Duangjan.
>Duangjan tries to counter Aiona with a punch, but it only thumps into the gloves.
>Duangjan catches Aiona with a barrage of big punches!
>Duangjan comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Duangjan attacks Aiona with a series of quick jabs.
>Duangjan glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>It seems that Aiona is happy to let Duangjan circle for the moment.
>Aiona comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Duangjan.
>Aiona eats a stiff counter punch and almost goes down!
>Duangjan explodes on Aiona, knocking him down with a barrage of big punches!
>Duangjan moves quickly to be by the side of Aiona and looks to rain down strikes.
>Duangjan lands with some hard punches...Aiona isn't able to stop them, and the referee has no choice but to leap in and stop it!
>Khru Duangjan takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan defeats Duke 'Nukem' Aiona (TKO in 4:34 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Co-Main Event: Carlos da Guia vs. Gabriel Gallego for ALPHA-1 Welterweight Title

>The co-main event is up next. 'Mad Dog' Gabriel Gallego battles Carlos da Guia in the ALPHA-1 Welterweight division.
>The ALPHA-1 Welterweight title on the line in this match.
>And here we go!
>da Guia counters a missed punch with a solid jab.
>da Guia uses a right hook, but misses.
>Gallego seems to be waiting for da Guia to make a move.
>da Guia steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>da Guia slips out of the way of a body kick.
>da Guia counters a flurry of punches by hitting a crisp jab.
>Gallego looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>da Guia finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Gallego is looking to get da Guia in a Muay Thai clinch.
>da Guia wrestles his way into a dominant position in the grapple though.
>da Guia hits Gallego with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>da Guia is looking to muscle Gallego back against the ropes.
>Gallego ends up backed against the ropes.
>da Guia moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>da Guia avoids a flurry of punches.
>Gallego looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with da Guia.
>He pulls da Guia into a grapple.
>Gallego is looking to get da Guia in a Muay Thai clinch.
>Gallego can't quite get it though, and da Guia takes control of the grapple.
>da Guia is looking to get Gallego in a Muay Thai clinch.
>Gallego can't fight it off, and ends up caught.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>From the clinch, Gallego gets hit with a knee to the side of the face...and it's enough to knock him out cold!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is Carlos da Guia!

Official Result: Carlos da Guia defeats 'Mad Dog' Gabriel Gallego (Knock Out in 5:20 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.


Main Event: Tadamasu Yamada vs. Jin "The Tsunami" Katou for the ALPHA-1 Light-Heavyweight Title.

>It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada competes against Jin 'The Tsunami' Katou in the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight division.
>This contest is for the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight title.
>The fight begins!
>There's a takedown attempt from Yamada.
>Katou saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>The takedown is successful, Katou pulls guard.
>In guard, Yamada begins working to pass to side control.
>Katou finds his opponent too skilled, and Yamada passes guard into side control.
>Yamada looks to get a mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Katou.
>Yamada tries to set up Katou for an americana.
>The americana is locked in and Yamada moves to side control to get leverage, Katou has to tap out!
>'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada takes the win by Submission!

Official Result: 'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada defeats Jin 'The Tsunami' Katou (Submission in 1:56 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.




- Note for future all of the fights will be presented in glorious report form i lost a couple at the beginning
- stay tuned big announcements for the future.
- Pay-Per-View: 80,640 buys for revenue of $322,560
-show rating: Exellent

[Makhai]

Well I never play as Alpha-1 so this is going to be a bit of a challenge as far as picks go as I really do not know these fighters all that well:

Main Event: Tadamasu Yamada vs. Jin "The Tsunami" Katou for the ALPHA-1 Light-Heavyweight Title.
Co-Event: Carlos da Guia vs. Gabriel Gallego for the ALPHA-1 Welterweight Title
Headline: Duke "Nukem" Aiona vs. Khru Duangjan
Undercard: Jerezo vs. "The Warrior" Dokuohtei Kuroki
Undercard: Kafu "The White Hope" Bunya vs. Bakin Sakamoto
Undercard: Gyokusho Fujimoto vs. Steve Mason
Undercard: Sho Kitabatake vs. Sharaku "Shogun" Kon
Undercard: Masato "Heart" Wai vs. Bunrakuken "Honest" Abe
Undercard: Ikku Funaki vs, Edson Edmilson
Undercard: Sadakuno Katoh vs Mikio Inouye

7-2-1 not bad. Took a big risk on Kafu lossing, didnt pay off for you.

[maudlin career]

I'd love to post my predictions, but I haven't really messed with ALPHA-1 way too seriously to know any of the outcomes. All in all though, it looks like a real solid card.

[Makhai]

Avatar unveils string of new signings.
Blurcat.com - Over the last month, ALPHA-1's new President, Scott Avatar has been quite busy. Just a day after the conclusion of his first card "Double Glory" featuring two title fights. He's announced today the signing of nine new fighters. They are...
Jakuchu Abe
Atsutane Akera
Jonathan Huang
Helio
Ikushisa Tamura
Sylvester Collins
Heikichi Shimizu
Norberto

He's also scheduled a shocking reveal before the main event of ALPHA-1's confirmed card simply dubbed "Unstoppable" no fights have been confirmed for the event thus far.

[Makhai]

Crackdown February 1st:



Alex Emerson: Yo! I'm your host Alex Emerson here bringing you friday's addition of Crackdown.

Gavin Banks: Huge news on the site, Alex you see it?

AE: Ow yeah, ALPHA-1 signed a string of fighters I believe last night right?

GB: Well yes, but no. A new story has Scotty making a run at Kid.

AE: Wow.. so what are they doing with him if they land him i know Norberto was in the list he's a featherweight, could we see a whole Featherweight Division?

GB: Well I'll read it verbatim... Sources close to ALPHA-1 claim Scott Avatar is looking to claim XCC superstar Philip "Kid" Ziskie as well as an assortment of other featherweights.

The sources claim Avatar is planning to unveil the new division at "Unstoppable." The plan would be a real blow to XCC as they couldn't likely resist an ALPHA-1's contact bid. XCC and Ziskie's camp have no comment.

AE: Wow.

GB: BTW I called Scotty's assistant Stephanie, she said that the story was categorically untrue.

AE: Guess we'll find out.

[Makhai]

Fight card announced

ALPHA-1: Unstoppable, Saturday 28-2-1999, at National Stadium, in Tokyo, Japan.

Main Event: "Unstoppable K" Kunimichi Kikuchi vs."The Big Bad" Hassan Fezzik for the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title.
Co-Event: Roberto "The Sniper" Aldez vs. "The Legend Killer" Elgar (LHW)
Headline: Helio vs. Atep of Indonesia (LW)
Undercard: "Iron Man" Juro Fukazawa vs. Jonathan "The Locust" Huang (MW)
Undercard: Mal Phe Roby vs. Jakuchu "Sai" Abe (MW)
Undercard: Ikuhisa Tamura vs, Chuck "The Laughing Man" Dooley (HW)
Undercard: Atshushi "Iron Man" Nakajima vs "The Surgeon" Atsutane Akera (MW)
Undercard: Danill "Skull Crusher" Skala vs. Leandro Piquet (LHW)
Undercard: Heikichi Shimizu vs. Chojiro Goto (WW)
Undercard: Yeijiro Yamamoto vs. "The Flying Fury" Washichi Kobayashi (WW)

[Makhai]

ALPHA-1: Unstoppable
Saturday, Week 4, February 1999
National Stadium, in Tokyo, Japan
Attendance: 13,713 ($822,780)

Undercard:Washichi Kobayashi vs. Yeijiro Yamamoto


>There's the opening bell!
>Yamamoto catches Kobayashi with a solid jab.
>Yamamoto is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Kobayashi.
>Kobayashi tries to take down Yamamoto as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>Yamamoto comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Kobayashi.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Yamamoto is looking to muscle Kobayashi back against the ropes.
>Yamamoto achieves it, pinning Kobayashi to the ropes.
>Yamamoto smothers Kobayashi against the ropes, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Yamamoto looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Kobayashi fights it every inch of the way.
>Yamamoto uses dirty boxing to punish Kobayashi while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Yamamoto scores with an elbow strike from the clinch that catches Kobayashi hard.
>Yamamoto steps back to achieve some separation from Kobayashi and gets ready to strike.
>Kobayashi gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Kobayashi slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Yamamoto, but can't follow up.
>Yamamoto steps in closer to force the issue.
>Yamamoto is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Kobayashi.
>Kobayashi is pulled into a grapple.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Yamamoto is trying to push Kobayashi so that his back is up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Kobayashi pinned to the ropes.
>Yamamoto tries to smother Kobayashi against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Yamamoto against the ropes instead.
>Yamamoto is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>Kobayashi smothers Yamamoto against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>Kobayashi smothers Yamamoto against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Kobayashi smothers Yamamoto against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Kobayashi pins Yamamoto up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Kobayashi smothers Yamamoto against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Kobayashi pins Yamamoto up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Kobayashi smothers Yamamoto against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Yamamoto is trapped against the ropes and Kobayashi punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Kobayashi smothers Yamamoto against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Yamamoto is trapped against the ropes and Kobayashi punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Yamamoto is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>Breathing very hard, Yeijiro Yamamoto is looking ragged.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Yamamoto is trapped against the ropes and Kobayashi punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Yamamoto is trapped against the ropes and Kobayashi punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Yamamoto is trapped against the ropes and Kobayashi punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Yamamoto is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>Close, but that round goes to Kobayashi, 10-9 on my card.
>We are back underway!
>Kobayashi moves away from a high kick and counters with a kick to the side of the ribs.
>Yeijiro Yamamoto looks very, very tired.
>Washichi Kobayashi is looking really tired.
>Kobayashi bobs and weaves.
>Not letting Kobayashi settle at all, Yamamoto comes in closer.
>Kobayashi counters a wayward jab with a kick to the inside of the leg.
>Kobayashi fires off a high kick and catches Yamamoto on the side of the head, wobbling him!
>Kobayashi counters a body kick by hitting a head kick, but cannot knock Yamamoto down!
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Kobayashi fires off a high kick and catches Yamamoto on the side of the head, wobbling him!
>Kobayashi slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Yamamoto steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Kobayashi seems to be waiting for Yamamoto to make a move.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>A straight jab by Yamamoto keeps Kobayashi from advancing.
>Time slips away as Kobayashi doesn't press Yamamoto, allowing him to circle.
>Washichi Kobayashi looks very, very tired.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>Close, but that round goes to Kobayashi, 10-9 on my card.
>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Yamamoto hits a crisp jab.
>Yamamoto counters a wayward jab with a jab.
>Yamamoto comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Kobayashi fires off a strike first, but it just misses.
>Kobayashi steps back to avoid a jab.
>Kobayashi takes a jab.
>Yamamoto tries for a jab but Kobayashi moves out of range.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Yamamoto counters a jab by hitting a crisp punch.
>Yamamoto shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Kobayashi stuffed it and then works into a clinch position.
>Yeijiro Yamamoto looks totally gassed.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Yamamoto catches Kobayashi with a crisp jab.
>Kobayashi uses a stiff jab to stop Yamamoto from advancing.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Yamamoto.
>The official decisions are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has Kobayashi as the winner.
>Judge #2 has Kobayashi as the winner.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Kobayashi.
>'The Flying Fury' Washichi Kobayashi wins by unanimous decision!

>Official Result: 'The Flying Fury' Washichi Kobayashi defeats Yeijiro Yamamoto (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.


Undercard: Heikichi Shimizu vs. Chojiro Goto

>The fight begins!
>Shimizu shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Goto cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Shimizu throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Shimizu starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Shimizu gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Shimizu attempts an armbar.
>The armbar is fully applied, Goto has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission; Heikichi Shimizu!

Official Result: Heikichi Shimizu defeats Chojiro Goto (Submission in 1:48 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.


Undercard: Daniil 'Skull Crusher' Skala vs. Leandro Piquet

>Round one begins!
>Skala throws three punches in quick succession, but Piquet was out of range.
>Not letting up, Piquet steps in closer to pressure Skala into action.
>Piquet avoids a flurry of punches.
>Piquet counters a flurry of punches by hitting a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Skala uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Piquet.
>Skala is trying to push Piquet so that his back is up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Piquet pinned to the ropes.
>Skala hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.
>Skala moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Skala hits Piquet with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Skala uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Piquet.
>Piquet tries to wriggle free, but Skala controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Skala hits Piquet with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Piquet hits Skala with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Piquet hits a jab.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Piquet keeps Skala from advancing with a crisp jab.
>Piquet counters a jab with a clean jab.
>Piquet counters a wayward jab with a nice punch.
>Skala jabs Piquet as he advances.
>Piquet waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a sharp body kick.
>Piquet bobs and weaves.
>Not letting up, Skala steps in closer to pressure Piquet into action.
>Piquet counters a punch by hitting a crisp jab.
>Skala counters a punch by hitting a quick series of punches.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Piquet slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Skala.
>Round two begins!
>Piquet waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a sharp kick just above the hip.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Piquet counters a flurry of punches by hitting a picture-perfect roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Piquet narrowly misses Skala with an uppercut.
>It seems that Skala is happy to let Piquet circle for the moment.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Piquet counters a wayward jab with a picture-perfect roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Piquet avoids a flurry of punches and hits a body kick
>Skala counters a weak leg kick with a nice sequence of jabs.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Skala throws a flurry of punches but Piquet steps back and avoids them.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Piquet.
>And here we go, round three!
>Piquet avoids a quick jab and hits a flurry of small strikes.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Piquet counters a flurry of punches with a hard kick across the side.
>Piquet waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a clean punch.
>Piquet counters a jab with a hard kick across the side.
>Piquet counters a jab by hitting a series of hard punches!
>Piquet counters a wayward jab with a barrage of big punches, forcing Skala back!
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Piquet hits a jab.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Piquet uses a body kick on Skala.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Skala counters an attempted body kick with a sequence of quick punches.
>Piquet uses a nice jab.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Piquet.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has given Piquet the win.
>Judge #2 has given Piquet the win.
>Judge #3 has Piquet as the winner.
>Making Leandro Piquet the winner by unanimous decision!



Official Result: Leandro Piquet defeats Daniil 'Skull Crusher' Skala (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.


Undercard: Atshushi 'Iron Man' Nakajima vs. 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera

>We are underway!
>Moving in closer, Nakajima looks like he may want to wrestle Akera.
>Nakajima can't get close enough to grapple, Akera keeps him away with strikes.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Nakajima fakes a lunge.
>Not letting Nakajima settle at all, Akera comes in closer.
>Akera comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Nakajima attempts to avoid Akera as he shoots in.
>Akera gets the takedown! Nakajima pulls guard.
>Akera starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Nakajima finds his opponent too skilled, and Akera passes guard into side control.
>Akera throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Akera starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Akera shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>Akera tries to set up Nakajima for an armbar.
>Akera gets the armbar fully applied and Nakajima has to tap out!
>By Submission, the winner is Akera!
>Official Result: 'The Surgeon' Atsuta

Official Result: 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera defeats Atshushi 'Iron Man' Nakajima (Submission in 3:55 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Undercard: Ikuhisa Tamura will take on Chuck 'The Laughing Man' Dooley

>The fight begins!
>Dooley snaps off a jab that catches Tamura coming in.
>Backing out of range, Dooley circles tentatively.
>Tamura steps in closer to force the issue.
>Tamura throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Dooley.
>Dooley first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to do one of his own! Tamura has to pull guard.
>Dooley tries to smother Tamura but can't keep control long enough.
>Tamura bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>Tamura manages to come out on top, holding Dooley down in turtle position, facing him.
>Dooley cannot stop himself being rolled and secured in side control.
>Tamura looks to get a mount.
>Tamura shifts to mount.
>Tamura fires away with punches, but Dooley deals with them fairly well.
>Tamura pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Dooley.
>Tamura pounds away from the mount with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on Dooley.
>Blood is visible on Dooley, that strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye.
>Tamura fires away with elbows, but Dooley deals with them fairly well.
>Tamura unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Dooley is able to deal with most of them.
>Tamura pounds away on Dooley, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Tamura unloads with big punches from the mount, but Dooley is able to deal with most of them.
>Tamura pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Dooley covers up well.
>Dooley tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Tamura has his back!
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Tamura unloads with some big elbows, but Dooley deals with them comfortably.
>Dooley tries to turn over and sweep Tamura but can't do it.
>Tamura attempts to set up an armbar on Dooley from the back.
>Dooley gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>Ikuhisa Tamura takes the win by Submission!

Official Result: Ikuhisa Tamura defeats Chuck 'The Laughing Man' Dooley (Submission in 6:08 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Undercard: Mal Phe Roby vs. Jakuchu 'Sai' Abe

>There's the opening bell!
>Roby tries for a series of strikes but Abe moves out of range.
>Abe avoids a flurry of punches.
>Abe counters a jab with a kick to the outside of the knee.
>A straight punch from Roby fails to land.
>Not letting up, Abe quickly steps in closer to attack Roby.
>Abe steps back to avoid a jab.
>Abe avoids a flurry of punches.
>Roby uses a right hook, but misses.
>Abe quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Roby tries for a series of strikes but Abe moves out of range.
>Roby shoots in for a takedown.
>A counter punch catches Roby above the eye.
>Roby throws a jab but Abe avoids it.
>Abe slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>There's a takedown attempt from Roby.
>Abe tries to avoid the takedown.
>Roby can't get the takedown, Abe was too quick to back away.
>Roby tries for a series of strikes but Abe moves out of range.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Roby bobs and weaves.
>Abe presses in closer to attack.
>Roby throws a jab but Abe avoids it.
>Abe snaps off a jab that catches Roby coming in.
>Abe uses a jab to keep Roby back.
>Roby throws out a quick jab.
>Abe seems to be waiting for Roby to make a move.
>Roby uses a combination of three punches to get Abe to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Roby doesn't get the takedown, Abe saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Roby throws a jab but Abe avoids it.
>Abe avoids a flurry of punches.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Abe avoids a jab.
>Abe snaps off a jab that catches Roby coming in.
>Roby throws a jab but Abe avoids it.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I think Abe took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Roby gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Roby circles as he plans his next move.
>Abe comes in closer to press the issue.
>Abe comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Abe doesn't get the takedown, Roby saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Roby glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Not letting up, Abe steps in closer to pressure Roby into action.
>Roby tries for a jab but Abe moves out of range.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Abe fakes a lunge.
>It seems that Roby is happy to let Abe circle for the moment.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Abe shoots in for a takedown.
>Abe can't get the takedown, Roby defended it well.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>A straight punch from Abe fails to land.
>Roby doesn't press the issue, allowing Abe to circle.
>Abe counters a jab with a kick to the ribs.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Abe, but only a 10-9.
>Round three begins!
>Roby circles, looking for an opening.
>Abe seems to be waiting for Roby to make a move.
>Roby narrowly misses Abe with an uppercut.
>Abe steps in to put some pressure on.
>Abe throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Roby.
>The takedown is stuffed, so Abe has to go to settle for pushing Roby up against the ropes.
>Abe steps back from Roby and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Abe steps back to avoid a jab.
>Roby fakes a lunge.
>Abe steps in closer to force the issue.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Abe circles around Roby.
>Not letting up, Roby quickly steps in closer to attack Abe.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Roby takes a jab.
>Abe catches Roby with a barrage of big punches!
>Abe avoids a flurry of punches and hits a body kick
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Abe.
>The official decisions are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has given Abe the win.
>Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Abe.
>Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Abe.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Jakuchu 'Sai' Abe!

Official Result: Jakuchu 'Sai' Abe defeats Mal Phe Roby (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.


Undercard: 'Iron Man' Juro Fukazawa battles Jonathan 'The Locust' Huang


>The fight begins!
>Huang shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful; Fukazawa seemed happy to take it and pull guard.
>Huang is trying to pass guard.
>Fukazawa finds his opponent too skilled, and Huang passes guard into side control.
>Huang holds Fukazawa in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
>Huang is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Huang shows his ground skills and slips to mount.
>Huang tries to pound on Fukazawa, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Fukazawa tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Huang has his back!
>Huang attempts a rear naked choke.
>Huang flattens Fukazawa out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
>Jonathan 'The Locust' Huang takes the win by Submission!

Official Result: Jonathan 'The Locust' Huang defeats 'Iron Man' Juro Fukazawa (Submission in 2:47 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Headline: Atep of Indonesia vs. Helio

>Round one begins!
>Atep is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Helio.
>Helio is pulled into a grapple.
>Atep tries to wrestle Helio backward and up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Helio pinned to the ropes.
>Atep pins Helio up against the ropes and controls him for thirty seconds or so.
>Atep catches Helio with two knee strikes to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Atep tries to smother Helio against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Atep against the ropes instead.
>Helio catches Atep with two knee strikes to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Helio breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Atep.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Atep looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Helio finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Helio tries to wriggle free, but Atep controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Helio tries to wriggle free, but Atep controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Helio gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Atep uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.
>Atep uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Helio.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Atep hits Helio with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Atep is trying to muscle Helio up against the ropes.
>Atep manages it, and controls Helio up against the ropes.
>Atep tries to use some dirty boxing, but Helio uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
>Helio waits for Atep to throw an knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Atep now has his back to the ropes.
>Helio smothers Atep against the ropes, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.
>Helio catches Atep with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Atep is trapped against the ropes and Helio punishes him with a solid elbow strike to the cheek.
>It looks like Atep has been cut under the eye by that strike.
>Helio catches Atep with two elbows to the face from the clinch.
>Helio tries to hit Atep with a knee strike, but Atep takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Helio is the one backed against the ropes.
>Atep tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Helio reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Helio steps back to achieve some separation from Atep and gets ready to strike.
>The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Atep.
>The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.
>The fight will be restarted in the center!
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Atep.
>We are back underway!
>Moving in closer, Atep looks like he may want to wrestle Helio.
>Atep cannot get close enough to the elusive Helio to grapple.
>Atep uses a body kick on Helio.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Atep counters a flurry of punches with a kick to the side of the ribs.
>Helio avoids a jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Atep circles, looking for an opening.
>Helio presses in closer to attack.
>Atep avoids a punch and scores with a crisp punch.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Atep looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Helio.
>Atep cannot get close enough to the elusive Helio to grapple.
>Moving in closer, Atep looks like he may want to wrestle Helio.
>Atep cannot get close enough to the elusive Helio to grapple.
>Helio doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I think Atep took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>We are back underway!
>Atep circles around Helio.
>Time slips away as Helio doesn't press Atep, allowing him to circle.
>Moving in closer, Atep looks like he may want to wrestle Helio.
>He pulls Helio into a grapple.
>Atep tries to get Helio into a Muay Thai clinch.
>He gets it, and now has Helio in trouble.
>Breathing very hard, Atep of Indonesia is looking ragged.
>Using the Muay Thai clinch, Atep blasts Helio with a big knee to the face!
>Using the clinch, Atep hits a vicious knee to the face!
>Helio has been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.
>Using the Muay Thai clinch, Atep blasts Helio with a big knee to the face!
>From the clinch, Helio gets hit with a knee to the side of the face!
>Helio looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>From the clinch, Helio gets hit with a knee to the side of the face...and it's enough to knock him out cold!
>Atep loses his control of the Muay Thai clinch.
>The winner, by Knock Out, is Atep of Indonesia!

Official Result: Atep of Indonesia defeats Helio (Knock Out in 2:48 of round 3). The match was rated as being Fantastic.


Co-Main Event: Roberto 'The Sniper' Aldez vs. 'The Legend Killer' Elgar

>There's the opening bell!
>There's a takedown attempt from Aldez.
>Elgar attempts to avoid Aldez as he shoots in.
>The takedown doesn't work, Elgar saw it coming and got out of range.
>Aldez looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Elgar.
>Aldez cannot get close enough to the elusive Elgar to grapple.
>Elgar throws out a quick jab.
>It seems that Aldez is happy to let Elgar circle for the moment.
>Aldez looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Elgar.
>Aldez can't get close enough to grapple, Elgar makes sure to keep out of range.
>Elgar steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Aldez comes in closer to press the issue.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Aldez.
>Elgar snaps off a strong jab as a counter, but it misses the target.
>Moving in closer, Aldez looks like he may want to wrestle Elgar.
>Aldez grabs Elgar and pulls him into a grapple.
>Aldez, controlling the grapple with Elgar, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>Elgar doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from Aldez.
>Aldez moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Elgar.
>Aldez comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Elgar cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Aldez unloads with some big punches, but Elgar deals with them comfortably.
>Aldez blocks an attempted sweep.
>Aldez attempts to pass guard.
>He manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>Aldez pounds away with elbows from half guard, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.
>Aldez blocks an attempted sweep.
>Aldez throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Aldez attempts to pass half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Aldez blocks Elgar as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Aldez pounds away with elbow strikes, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Elgar is comfortable holding half guard.
>Aldez blocks an attempted sweep.
>Aldez tries to pass the half guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Elgar tries to sweep Aldez but can't do it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Aldez attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Elgar comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Aldez in half guard.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>Close, but that round goes to Aldez, 10-9 on my card.
>Round two begins!
>Aldez is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Elgar.
>Not keen on wrestling Aldez, Elgar uses movement to keep out of reach.
>Moving in closer, Aldez looks like he may want to wrestle Elgar.
>Elgar keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Elgar uses a right hook, but misses.
>The fight slows as Aldez sits back and allows Elgar to circle.
>Elgar sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Aldez steps in to put some pressure on.
>Elgar gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Aldez hits a jab.
>Aldez comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Elgar.
>Aldez cannot get close enough to the elusive Elgar to grapple.
>Elgar doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Aldez snaps off a crisp jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Aldez.
>Elgar tries to avoid Aldez.
>Aldez can't get the takedown, Elgar was too quick to back away.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>I think Aldez took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>And here we go, round three!
>Aldez catches Elgar across the side with a hard kick.
>Backing out of range, Elgar circles tentatively.
>Aldez steps in closer to force the issue.
>Aldez looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Elgar.
>Not keen on wrestling Aldez, Elgar uses movement to keep out of reach.
>Roberto Aldez doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Aldez blasts Elgar with a leg kick.
>Aldez comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Aldez has the takedown! Elgar pulls half guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Aldez fires away with elbows, but Elgar deals with them fairly well.
>Elgar tries to sweep Aldez but doesn't get anywhere.
>Aldez reaches over and tries to lock Elgar in an arm triangle.
>Elgar doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Elgar looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Aldez blocks Elgar as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Aldez begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Elgar can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Aldez gains side control.
>Aldez fires away with punches, and Elgar takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>I have to give that round to Aldez, but only a 10-9.
>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has Aldez as the winner.
>Judge #2 has Aldez as the winner.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Aldez.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Roberto 'The Sniper' Aldez!


Official Result: Roberto 'The Sniper' Aldez defeats 'The Legend Killer' Elgar (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.




The lights dim, 24 cloked bodies march out of the tunnel, and towards the ring. The first in the conga line isn't wearing a hood, It's Scott Avatar.

As the chain reaches the ring, people notice that the cloaked figures are small in stature, confirming the fact that these people are likely no bigger than Lightweights.

Scott Avatar steps into the ring, the figures encircle the ring on the outskirts facing the ring.

Scott takes the microphone, armed with an interpreter

"Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for viewing to our event tonight. Over the course of the past couple of weeks a few stories have circulated that we are expanding...

These are fact."

(crowd claps silently)

" but not in the way you think, so with out further adu

from order of signing I'll reveil who we've signed as well as annonce our new division specifics.

Here we go...

Trish Biel
Maya Komagata
Clare Peyton
Layla Holmes

(The interpeter catches up, as each of the ladies remove their hoods and turn outwards to the crowd)

(The crowd stays silent, claps moderately)

Echiko Watanabe
Junko Yamada
Thea Higgins
Alyson Arroway
Daniela Sandorra
Honey Due
Steph Smith
Emiri Fueki
Tabitha Cameron
Setsuko Henmi
Eiko Shiokawa
Tara O'Brien
Kyoko Junna
Shiho Konno
Saya Ikegami
Chisaki Gojo
Romi Takahashi
Leslie Myers

and last but not least

Kimie Igarashi

"This will be our new Women's division. the pound limits will be 115-140lbs, and our champion will be decided via a one night Tournament in March."

I wish good luck to each of our fighters in our main event.. may the best fighter win"

(crowd claps politely, dissapointment on many faces)





Main Event:'Unstoppable K' Kunimichi Kikuchi goes up against 'The Big Bad' Hassan Fezzik for the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title.

>There's the opening bell!
>A quick one-two combination from Kikuchi only finds gloves.
>Not letting up, Fezzik steps in closer to pressure Kikuchi into action.
>Fezzik swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Kikuchi is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fezzik.
>Fezzik finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Using his wrestling skills, Kikuchi is trying to push Fezzik up against the ropes.
>Kikuchi achieves it, pinning Fezzik to the ropes.
>Kikuchi tries to maintain control, but Fezzik wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Kikuchi ends up backed against the ropes.
>Kikuchi is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Kikuchi is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Kikuchi is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Kikuchi is trapped against the ropes and held there by Fezzik for almost a minute.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Kikuchi is trapped against the ropes and held there by Fezzik for almost a minute.
>Fezzik pins Kikuchi up against the ropes and controls him for almost a full minute.
>Fezzik easily keeps Kikuchi up against the ropes with wrestling, getting move than a minute of solid control.
>Kikuchi is trapped against the ropes and held there by Fezzik, with apparent ease, for over a minute.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Kikuchi is trapped against the ropes and held there by Fezzik until the round ends.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Fezzik, but only a 10-9.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Kikuchi comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Fezzik.
>Fezzik finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Kikuchi looks to get some strikes in, but Fezzik seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.
>Fezzik attempts to pick Kikuchi up for a slam.
>Kikuchi defends it well and slips away from his opponent.
>Kikuchi comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Fezzik.
>Fezzik finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Using his wrestling skills, Kikuchi is trying to push Fezzik up against the ropes.
>Fezzik ends up backed against the ropes.
>Kikuchi tries dirty boxing, but Fezzik out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Fezzik attempts to wrestle Kikuchi to the ground.
>Kikuchi does get taken down, unable to grab the guillotine that he was looking for.
>Hassan Fezzik doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Fezzik throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Kikuchi attempts to sweep Fezzik.
>The sweep is successful, and both fighters scramble back to their feet.
>Kunimichi Kikuchi is breathing very hard.
>Kikuchi is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fezzik.
>Fezzik uses his strikes to stop Kikuchi from getting close enough to grapple.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Kikuchi is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fezzik.
>Fezzik ends up grappling for supremacy with Kikuchi.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>I think Kikuchi took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>We are back underway!
>Kikuchi is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fezzik.
>They start grappling, Fezzik looks happy to engage Kikuchi at close quarters.
>Using his wrestling skills, Kikuchi is trying to push Fezzik up against the ropes.
>Fezzik ends up backed against the ropes.
>Fezzik wrestles back against Kikuchi, not letting him maintain control for any length of time.
>Kunimichi Kikuchi looks very, very tired.
>Kikuchi tries to press him up against the ropes, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control.
>Fezzik finds room to apply a standing guillotine, and pulls Kikuchi to the ground to tighten it even further!
>The guillotine is fully sunk in, Kikuchi has no option but to tap out!
>'The Big Bad' Hassan Fezzik takes the win by Submission!

Official Result: 'The Big Bad' Hassan Fezzik defeats 'Unstoppable K' Kunimichi Kikuchi (Submission in 1:53 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.





-new guys finished 5-1 tonight
-Fezzik pulled off the first standing guillotine ive ever seen
- Pay-Per-View: 81,798 buys for revenue of $327,192
-show rating: Fantastic

[Makhai]

Main Event: "Unstoppable K" Kunimichi Kikuchi vs. "The Big Bad" Hassan Fezzik for the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Title.
Co-Event: Roberto "The Sniper" Aldez vs. "The Legend Killer" Elgar (LHW)
Headline: Helio vs. Atep of Indonesia (LW)
Undercard: "Iron Man" Juro Fukazawa vs. Jonathan "The Locust" Huang (MW)
Undercard: Mal Phe Roby vs. Jakuchu "Sai" Abe (MW)
Undercard: Ikuhisa Tamura vs, Chuck "The Laughing Man" Dooley (HW)
Undercard: Atshushi "Iron Man" Nakajima vs "The Surgeon" Atsutane Akera (MW)
Undercard: Danill "Skull Crusher" Skala vs. Leandro Piquet (LHW)
Undercard: Heikichi Shimizu vs. Chojiro Goto (WW)
Undercard: Yeijiro Yamamoto vs. "The Flying Fury" Washichi Kobayashi (WW)

You totally whiffed on the undercard, rebounded on the top of the card. 5-5

12-7-1 lifetime.

[Makhai]

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[Makhai]

Avatar announces card:

ALPHA-1: Endo the Line Saturday, 29-3-1999, from Momotaro Arena in Okayama, Japan.

Main Event: Heiji Endo vs. Petey Mack for the ALPHA-1 Middleweight Title.
Co-Event: Gunnar Nilsson vs. Jeff Carlton (HW)
Headline: Claudio Palacios vs. Ricardo Fernandes (WW)
Undercard: Caca de Andrade vs. Furniaki Hayashi (LW)
Undercard: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Giovani Silva (WW)
Undercard: Harry Milne vs. Grzegerz Boniek (HW)
Undercard: Branco vs. Toson Ono (LW)
Undercard: Robun Yamazaki vs. Edilbero (LHW)
Undercard: Ryosei Sakamoto vs. Ebizo Fujishima(LHW)
Undercard: Enbe Ekiguchi vs. Sylvester Collins (HW)

[Devil_Bingo]

Main Event: Heiji Endo vs. Petey Mack for the ALPHA-1 Middleweight Title.
Co-Event: Gunnar Nilsson vs. Jeff Carlton (HW)
Headline: Claudio Palacios vs. Ricardo Fernandes (WW)
Undercard: Caca de Andrade vs. Furniaki Hayashi (LW)
Undercard: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Giovani Silva (WW)
Undercard: Harry Milne vs. Grzegerz Boniek (HW)
Undercard: Branco vs. Toson Ono (LW)
Undercard: Robun Yamazaki vs. Edilbero (LHW)
Undercard: Ryosei Sakamoto vs. Ebizo Fujishima(LHW)
Undercard: Enbe Ekiguchi vs. Sylvester Collins (HW)

[BHK1978]

Main Event: Heiji Endo vs. Petey Mack for the ALPHA-1 Middleweight Title.
Co-Event: Gunnar Nilsson vs. Jeff Carlton (HW)
Headline: Claudio Palacios vs. Ricardo Fernandes (WW)
Undercard: Caca de Andrade vs. Furniaki Hayashi (LW)
Undercard: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Giovani Silva (WW)
Undercard: Harry Milne vs. Grzegerz Boniek (HW)
Undercard: Branco vs. Toson Ono (LW)
Undercard: Robun Yamazaki vs. Edilbero (LHW)
Undercard: Ryosei Sakamoto vs. Ebizo Fujishima(LHW)
Undercard: Enbe Ekiguchi vs. Sylvester Collins (HW)

[Makhai]

ALPHA-1: Endo The Line
Saturday, Week 4, March 1999
Momotaro Arena in Okayama, Japan
Attendance: 13,243 ($794,580)

Undercard: Denbe 'Power Attack' Ekiguchi will take on 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins

>The fight begins!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Collins.
>Ekiguchi cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Collins is trying to pass guard.
>Collins gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Collins pounds away with elbow strikes from side control and Ekiguchi is having trouble doing anything about it!
>The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!
>The winner, by TKO, is 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins!

Official Result: 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins defeats Denbe 'Power Attack' Ekiguchi (TKO in 1:24 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.


Undercard: 'Monster Moto' Ryosei Sakamoto vs. Ebizo 'The Proud' Fujishima

>We are underway!
>Fujishima moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice punch.
>Fujishima counters a flurry of punches by hitting a clean jab.
>Fujishima steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Sakamoto comes in closer to press the issue.
>Sakamoto looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Fujishima ends up grappling for supremacy with Sakamoto.
>Sakamoto tries to wrestle Fujishima backward and up against the ropes.
>Fujishima ends up backed against the ropes.
>Sakamoto tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Fujishima reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Fujishima steps back to achieve some separation from Sakamoto and gets ready to strike.
>Sakamoto tries for a jab but Fujishima moves out of range.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Fujishima.
>Sakamoto stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the ropes instead.
>Fujishima tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Sakamoto struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled.
>Fujishima looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Sakamoto fights it every inch of the way.
>Sakamoto wrestles back against Fujishima, not letting him maintain control for any length of time.
>Fujishima moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Fujishima counters a wayward jab with a jab.
>Fujishima chooses to shoot in on Sakamoto.
>Sakamoto stuffs the takedown attempt.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Fujishima misses with a punch.
>Sakamoto steps in closer to force the issue.
>Sakamoto comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Fujishima.
>Sakamoto can't get close enough to grapple, Fujishima keeps him away with strikes.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>There's a takedown attempt from Fujishima.
>Sakamoto stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Fujishima up close into a clinch.
>Sakamoto tries to take Fujishima down from the grapple.
>Sakamoto doesn't get the takedown, Fujishima instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>Fujishima is trying to muscle Sakamoto up against the ropes.
>Sakamoto out-wrestles him though.
>Using his wrestling skills, Sakamoto is trying to push Fujishima up against the ropes.
>Sakamoto achieves it, pinning Fujishima to the ropes.
>Ryosei Sakamoto is breathing very hard.
>Fujishima struggles back against Sakamoto, not allowing him to control the grappling.
>Fujishima finds room to apply a standing guillotine, and pulls Sakamoto to the ground to tighten it even further!
>Sakamoto can't escape the guillotine, it's tight enough that he has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission; Ebizo Fujishima!

Official Result: Ebizo 'The Proud' Fujishima defeats 'Monster Moto' Ryosei Sakamoto (Submission in 8:31 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.


Undercard: Robun Yamazaki vs. Edilberto

>We are underway!
>Edilberto scores with a jab.
>Edilberto throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Yamazaki doesn't let Edilberto settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Yamazaki looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Edilberto.
>Yamazaki is surprised by a vicious countering uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Yamazaki comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Edilberto.
>Edilberto finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Yamazaki is trying to push Edilberto so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Yamazaki manages it, and controls Edilberto up against the ropes.
>Yamazaki smothers Edilberto against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>Yamazaki tries to throw an elbow, but Edilberto takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Yamazaki ends up backed against the ropes instead.
>Edilberto moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Yamazaki moves away from a high kick and shoots in for the takedown, and gets it! Edilberto pulls guard.
>Yamazaki throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Edilberto tries to smother Yamazaki by holding him, but can't keep control.
>Yamazaki looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Edilberto can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Yamazaki at half guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>In half guard, Yamazaki throws a couple of punches designed to keep Edilberto guessing.
>Yamazaki begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Edilberto tries to sweep Yamazaki but can't do it.
>Yamazaki reaches over and tries to lock Edilberto in a kimura.
>Edilberto stops Yamazaki from applying it.
>Edilberto tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Yamazaki.
>In half guard, Yamazaki throws a couple of punches designed to keep Edilberto guessing.
>Yamazaki begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Edilberto tries to sweep Yamazaki but can't do it.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>In half guard, Yamazaki throws a couple of punches designed to keep Edilberto guessing.
>Edilberto tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Yamazaki.
>Yamazaki attempts to pass half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Yamazaki, but only a 10-9.
>We are back underway!
>Yamazaki throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Yamazaki is surprised by a vicious countering uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Yamazaki gets Edilberto with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Edilberto doesn't let Yamazaki settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>A quick one-two combination from Edilberto only finds gloves.
>It seems that Yamazaki is happy to let Edilberto circle for the moment.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Edilberto looks very tired out there.
>Yamazaki chooses to shoot in on Edilberto.
>Edilberto tries to step away from the takedown.
>Yamazaki doesn't get the takedown, Edilberto avoided it.
>Robun Yamazaki is breathing very hard.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Edilberto 10-9.
>We are back underway!
>Yamazaki avoids a high kick and goes for the takedown, down goes Edilberto! He pulls guard though.
>In guard, Yamazaki begins working to pass to side control.
>Yamazaki isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Edilberto tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Edilberto cannot secure the arm.
>Yamazaki starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Edilberto is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Yamazaki firmly in guard.
>Edilberto tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Yamazaki doesn't let his arm get taken.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Yamazaki attempts to pass guard.
>Edilberto tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.
>Robun Yamazaki looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Edilberto looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet.
>Edilberto snaps off a jab that catches Yamazaki coming in.
>Yamazaki chooses to shoot in on Edilberto.
>Edilberto throws a vicious punch as a counter, but it misses the target.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Yamazaki catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Edilberto manages to pull guard.
>Yamazaki begins trying to pass the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Yamazaki.
>Here come the official decisions.
>Judge #1: Yamazaki.
>Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Yamazaki.
>Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Yamazaki.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Robun Yamazaki!

Official Result: Robun Yamazaki defeats Edilberto (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.


Undercard: Branco vs. Toson Ono
>And here we go!
>Branco hits a jab.
>Branco steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Ono comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Branco tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Branco avoided Ono.
>Ono eats a jab as he steps in.
>Branco counters a missed punch with a series of quick punches.
>Branco steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Branco catches Ono with a crisp jab.
>Branco hits a jab.
>Ono eats a jab as he steps in.
>Branco moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Ono.
>Branco bobs and weaves.
>Ono doesn't let Branco settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>There's a takedown attempt from Ono.
>Branco sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Ono doesn't get the takedown, Branco avoided it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Branco scores with a series of quick punches.
>A straight jab by Ono keeps Branco from advancing.
>It seems that Branco is happy to let Ono circle for the moment.
>Branco attacks Ono with a series of quick jabs.
>Branco avoids a jab and scores with a stinging jab
>Ono takes a jab.
>Ono throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Branco sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Branco avoided Ono.
>Branco hits Ono with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Branco counters a missed punch with a sharp kick just above the hip.
>Branco counters a jab by hitting a clean jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Ono throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Branco.
>Branco tries to avoid Ono.
>The takedown doesn't work, Branco saw it coming and got out of range.
>Branco scores with a series of quick punches.
>Branco hits a crisp jab.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That was pretty dominant by Branco, a 10-8 round on my score card.
>We are back underway!
>Ono takes a jab to the cheek.
>Branco snaps off a jab that catches Ono stepping in.
>Branco gets Ono with a nice jab.
>Branco hits Ono with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Ono comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Branco tries to avoid Ono.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Branco avoided Ono.
>Branco throws a jab but Ono avoids it.
>Branco comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Ono switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>It seems that Branco is happy to let Ono circle for the moment.
>Branco moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a clean jab.
>Branco counters a jab with a sharp body kick.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Branco catches Ono with a scything low kick to the legs.
>Branco hits Ono with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Branco.
>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Ono shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Branco tries to step away from the takedown.
>Ono can't get the takedown, Branco was too quick to back away.
>Ono glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>It seems that Branco is happy to let Ono circle for the moment.
>Branco catches Ono with a kick to the inside of the thigh.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Ono.
>Branco stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the ropes.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Ono looks for a trip takedown.
>Branco shows excellent takedown defence and works his way around so that it is Ono who ends up backed against the ropes.
>Branco takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Branco scores with a jab.
>Branco throws out a quick jab.
>Ono quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Ono chooses to shoot in on Branco.
>Branco counters with a jab that catches Ono hard.
>Ono eats a jab as he steps in.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Branco counters a missed punch with a straight punch.
>Ono shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>A counter punch catches Ono hard, almost putting him down!
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I think Branco took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>Judge #1 has called it a victory for Branco.
>Judge #2 has Branco as the winner.
>Judge #3: Branco.
>Making Branco the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Branco defeats Toson Ono (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Undercard: 'The Bulldog' Harry Milne vs. 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek
>We are underway!
>Boniek is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Milne.
>Seeing an opportunity, Milne avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but Boniek is equal to it.
>Boniek catches an oncoming Milne with a crisp jab.
>Boniek looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>They start grappling, Milne looks happy to engage Boniek at close quarters.
>Boniek tries to wrestle Milne backward and up against the ropes.
>Boniek manages it, and controls Milne up against the ropes.
>Milne is trapped against the ropes and held there by Boniek for almost a minute.
>Milne is trapped against the ropes and held there by Boniek for almost a minute.
>Boniek pins Milne up against the ropes and controls him for almost a full minute.
>Milne is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Milne is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Boniek keeps Milne up against the ropes with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control.
>Boniek tries to take Milne down.
>Milne does a great job defending the takedown, and eventually manages to work it so that it is Boniek who winds up pinned to the ropes.
>Milne tries dirty boxing, but Boniek out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Boniek tries to take Milne down.
>Milne will not go down, he blocks the takedown and eventually turns it so that Boniek is backed against the ropes.
>Boniek waits for Milne to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
>Boniek attempts to wrestle Milne to the ground.
>Milne shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, and eventually turns it so that Boniek is the one with his back to the ropes.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Boniek waits for Milne to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
>Boniek steps back to achieve some separation from Milne and gets ready to strike.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Boniek.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Boniek shoots in for a takedown.
>Milne stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the ropes instead.
>Grzegorz Boniek looks very tired out there.
>Boniek tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Milne struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled.
>Boniek pins Milne up against the ropes and controls him for thirty seconds or so.
>Boniek tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Milne struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled.
>Milne is trapped against the ropes and held there by Boniek for roughly thirty seconds.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Milne wrestles back against Boniek, not letting him maintain control for any length of time.
>Harry Milne looks very tired out there.
>Grzegorz Boniek seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Boniek tries to dirty box Milne, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the ropes.
>With Boniek stuck against the ropes, Milne tries to complete a takedown.
>Boniek valiantly defends it, but eventually does get taken down.
>The clock runs down as Boniek is being smothered against the ground by Milne.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Milne looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Harry Milne looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Boniek 10-9.
>We are back underway!
>Boniek explodes on Milne with a barrage of big punches!
>Boniek shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Milne tries to avoid the takedown.
>He has the takedown! Milne pulls guard.
>Boniek begins trying to pass the guard.
>Boniek gets past, but Milne stops him at half guard.
>Boniek starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Boniek isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Milne.
>Milne tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Boniek.
>Boniek tries to pass the half guard.
>Milne doesn't let Boniek get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Grzegorz Boniek looks exhausted.
>Milne tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Boniek.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Boniek tries to pass the half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Milne tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Boniek.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Boniek tries to pass the half guard.
>Boniek isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Milne.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I think Boniek took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1 gives the result in favour of Boniek.
>Judge #2: Boniek.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Boniek.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek!

Official Result: 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek defeats 'The Bulldog' Harry Milne (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

Undercard: 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi vs. 'The Brazilian Whirlwind' Giovani Silva

>And here we go!
>Miyagi looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Miyagi grabs Silva and pulls him into a grapple.
>Miyagi is trying to push Silva so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Miyagi achieves it, pinning Silva to the ropes.
>With Silva stuck against the ropes, Miyagi tries to complete a takedown.
>Silva digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Miyagi pins Silva up against the ropes and controls him for thirty seconds or so.
>Miyagi tries to take Silva down.
>Silva does get taken down, unable to grab the guillotine that he was looking for.
>Miyagi throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Miyagi throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Miyagi tries to pass the guard.
>Miyagi is too much for Silva, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Miyagi fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Miyagi fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Silva tries to sweep Miyagi but can't.
>Miyagi fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Miyagi looks to get a mount.
>Miyagi shifts to mount.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Miyagi tries to lock Silva in an armbar.
>Silva defends himself well.
>Silva tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Miyagi has his back!
>Miyagi fires away with big elbows, but Silva covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Silva tries to turn over and sweep Miyagi but can't do it.
>Miyagi attempts to set up an armbar on Silva from the back.
>The armbar is fully applied, Silva has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission, is 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi!

Official Result: 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi defeats 'The Brazilian Whirlwind' Giovani Silva (Submission in 7:12 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Undercard:Caca 'Ninja' de Andrade vs. 'The Lightning Kid' Fumiaki Hayashi


>We are underway!
>Hayashi throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>de Andrade attempts to avoid Hayashi as he shoots in.
>He has the takedown! de Andrade pulls guard.
>In guard, Hayashi begins working to pass to side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>de Andrade tries to sweep Hayashi but doesn't get anywhere.
>Hayashi tries to pass the guard.
>After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
>Hayashi attempts to pass half guard.
>de Andrade comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Hayashi in half guard.
>Hayashi blocks an attempted sweep.
>Hayashi looks to get past the half guard.
>de Andrade comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Hayashi in half guard.
>Hayashi blocks de Andrade as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Hayashi attempts to pass half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Hayashi blocks an attempted sweep.
>Hayashi tries to pass the half guard.
>Hayashi isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of de Andrade.
>de Andrade tries to sweep Hayashi but can't do it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Hayashi attempts to pass half guard.
>de Andrade doesn't let Hayashi get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>de Andrade tries to sweep Hayashi but doesn't get anywhere.
>Hayashi looks to get past the half guard.
>de Andrade doesn't let Hayashi get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Hayashi blocks de Andrade as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Hayashi looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Hayashi blocks an attempted sweep.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Hayashi looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Hayashi isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of de Andrade.
>Hayashi blocks de Andrade as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Hayashi is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I think Hayashi took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>Round two begins!
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>de Andrade snaps off a jab that catches Hayashi stepping in.
>de Andrade scores with a solid jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>de Andrade counters a missed punch with a kick to the outside of the knee.
>de Andrade avoids a quick jab and hits a solid jab.
>de Andrade hits a flurry of quick punches on Hayashi.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>de Andrade uses a stiff jab to stop Hayashi from advancing.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I think de Andrade took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>And here we go, round three!
>A straight punch from de Andrade fails to land.
>Hayashi doesn't let de Andrade settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Hayashi comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>He has the takedown! de Andrade pulls guard.
>In guard, Hayashi begins working to pass to side control.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Hayashi looks to get a mount.
>Hayashi shifts to mount.
>Hayashi attempts to set up an armbar on de Andrade from the mount.
>de Andrade gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission, is 'The Lightning Kid' Fumiaki Hayashi!

Official Result: 'The Lightning Kid' Fumiaki Hayashi defeats Caca 'Ninja' de Andrade (Submission in 2:40 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Headline: Claudio Palacios vs. Ricardo Fernandes


>There's the opening bell!
>Palacios looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Fernandes fires off a strike first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Palacios.
>Fernandes catches Palacios with a crisp jab.
>Fernandes chooses to shoot in on Palacios.
>The takedown is countered! Palacios manages to take Fernandes down instead, finishing in his guard.
>Palacios looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Fernandes tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Palacios.
>Palacios starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Fernandes comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Palacios in guard.
>Fernandes tries to sweep Palacios but can't do it.
>Palacios starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Fernandes comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Palacios in guard.
>Palacios blocks an attempted sweep.
>Palacios is trying to pass guard.
>Fernandes comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Palacios in guard.
>Palacios blocks Fernandes as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Palacios tries to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Fernandes tries to pull Palacios in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>Palacios looks to get past the guard.
>Fernandes comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Palacios in guard.
>Fernandes tries to sweep Palacios but doesn't get anywhere.
>Palacios attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Fernandes comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Palacios in guard.
>Fernandes tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Palacios.
>Palacios begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Fernandes is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Palacios firmly in guard.
>Palacios doesn't let Fernandes pull him in close to be smothered.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Palacios looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Fernandes comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Palacios in guard.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That was a very close round, but I think Palacios just about edged it.
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Palacios comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Fernandes.
>Palacios grabs Fernandes and pulls him into a grapple.
>Palacios gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance.
>Fernandes and Palacios break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Fernandes counters a leg kick with a nice jab.
>Palacios looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Strikes from Fernandes keep Palacios from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Moving in closer, Palacios looks like he may want to wrestle Fernandes.
>Not wanting to grapple, Fernandes uses strikes to keep Palacios at a distance.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Palacios fires off a looping punch, but Fernandes avoids it.
>Not letting up, Fernandes steps in closer to pressure Palacios into action.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Palacios is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fernandes.
>Fernandes tries to counter Palacios with an enormous punch, but it only thumps into the gloves.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Fernandes slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>A straight punch from Fernandes fails to land.
>Not letting Fernandes settle at all, Palacios comes in closer.
>Palacios is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fernandes.
>Fernandes finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>Close, but that round goes to Palacios, 10-9 on my card.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Fernandes misses with a punch.
>Palacios steps in closer to force the issue.
>Fernandes catches Palacios with a flurry of small strikes.
>Palacios bobs and weaves.
>Not letting Palacios settle at all, Fernandes comes in closer.
>Fernandes avoids a body kick and hits a solid jab.
>Claudio Palacios looks very tired out there.
>Fernandes avoids a barrage of big punches.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Fernandes slips past an attempted big punch and counters with a crisp jab.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Fernandes finds nothing but air.
>Not letting up, Palacios steps in closer to pressure Fernandes into action.
>Palacios looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Fernandes.
>Palacios gets caught with a punch though, and he is momentarily wobbly!
>Ricardo Fernandes is looking really tired.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Fernandes steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Palacios comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Fernandes.
>Fernandes throws a huge punch as a counter, but it only finds the gloves.
>Claudio Palacios looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Fernandes.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1: Fernandes.
>Judge #2 has called it a victory for Fernandes.
>Judge #3: Fernandes.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Ricardo Fernandes!

Official Result: Ricardo Fernandes defeats Claudio Palacios (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

Co-Main Event: 'Swedish Superman' Gunnar Nilsson battles Jeff 'The Rock' Carlton
>The fight begins!
>Moving in closer, Carlton looks like he may want to wrestle Nilsson.
>Carlton grapples with Nilsson, who made no attempt to escape.
>Carlton is trying to push Nilsson so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Carlton achieves it, pinning Nilsson to the ropes.
>Carlton smothers Nilsson against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>Carlton smothers Nilsson against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>Carlton tries to take Nilsson down.
>Carlton tries hard but cannot get Nilsson off of his feet, and winds up reversed and with his back to the ropes.
>Nilsson tries to take Carlton down.
>Carlton does a great job defending the takedown, and eventually manages to work it so that it is Nilsson who winds up pinned to the ropes.
>Carlton pins Nilsson up against the ropes and controls him for almost a full minute.
>Nilsson is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Carlton smothers Nilsson against the ropes, easily keeping solid control for a minute or more.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Carlton launches an elbow strike but Nilsson is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Carlton is the one against the ropes.
>Nilsson smothers Carlton against the ropes, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Nilsson tries to take Carlton down.
>Carlton does a great job defending the takedown, and eventually manages to work it so that it is Nilsson who winds up pinned to the ropes.
>Nilsson waits for Carlton to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
>With Carlton stuck against the ropes, Nilsson tries to complete a takedown.
>Nilsson tries hard but cannot get Carlton off of his feet, and winds up reversed and with his back to the ropes.
>Jeff Carlton looks very tired out there.
>Carlton tries to hit Nilsson with an elbow, but Nilsson takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Carlton is the one backed against the ropes.
>Nilsson attempts to wrestle Carlton to the ground.
>Carlton tries to get a guillotine as a counter, but Nilsson shrugs it off and completes the takedown.
>Nilsson lies on top of Carlton, basically smothering him.
>Gunnar Nilsson looks very tired out there.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Nilsson smothers Carlton with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Nilsson tries to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I have to give that round to Carlton, but only a 10-9.
>And here we go, round two!
>Carlton circles as he plans his next move.
>Nilsson presses in closer to attack.
>Nilsson uses a combination of three punches to get Carlton to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Carlton attempts to snare Nilsson in a guillotine off the takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Carlton is on his back and pulls guard.
>Nilsson fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Nilsson keeps Carlton guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Nilsson fires away with big punches, but Carlton keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Carlton tries to sweep Nilsson.
>Carlton sweeps Nilsson over, breaking guard, and they both end up scrambling back to their feet.
>Carlton does some damage with a barrage of big punches on Nilsson!
>Jeff Carlton looks very, very tired.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Carlton looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Nilsson.
>Carlton grabs Nilsson and pulls him into a grapple.
>Carlton is looking to muscle Nilsson back against the ropes.
>Carlton does it, Nilsson is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Gunnar Nilsson has much energy left.
>Carlton attempts to wrestle Nilsson to the ground.
>Nilsson shows stubborn resistance and Carlton cannot complete the takedown.
>Jeff Carlton looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Carlton keeps Nilsson up against the ropes with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control.
>Carlton looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Nilsson fights it every inch of the way.
>Carlton keeps Nilsson up against the ropes with wrestling, retaining solid control for the remainder of the round.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>Close, but that round goes to Carlton, 10-9 on my card.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Nilsson looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Carlton.
>Nilsson grabs Carlton and pulls him into a grapple.
>Nilsson, controlling the grapple with Carlton, goes for a takedown.
>Nilsson gets the takedown! Carlton pulls guard.
>The gas tank looks empty on Gunnar Nilsson.
>Nilsson begins trying to pass the guard.
>Nilsson isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Carlton tries to sweep Nilsson.
>The sweep is successful, and both fighters scramble back to their feet.
>Nilsson shoots in for a takedown.
>Carlton cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Nilsson tries to pound on Carlton, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Carlton tries to sweep Nilsson.
>The sweep is successful, and both fighters scramble back to their feet.
>Carlton misses with a punch.
>Nilsson doesn't let Carlton settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Nilsson moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a clean jab.
>Nilsson gets Carlton with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>The fight slows as Carlton sits back and allows Nilsson to circle.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I think Nilsson took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>Here come the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has called it a victory for Carlton.
>Judge #2 has Carlton as the winner.
>Judge #3 has given Carlton the win.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Jeff 'The Rock' Carlton!

Official Result: Jeff 'The Rock' Carlton defeats 'Swedish Superman' Gunnar Nilsson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.


Main Event: 'The Mack Attack' Petey Mack will battle Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo for the ALPHA-1 Middleweight Title.

>There's the opening bell!
>A quick one-two combination from Endo only finds gloves.
>Mack quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Mack throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Endo tries to step away from the takedown.
>He has the takedown! Endo pulls guard.
>Mack keeps Endo guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Mack throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Mack is trying to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Endo tries to ensare Mack in a guillotine.
>Mack stops Endo from applying it.
>In guard, Mack begins working to pass to side control.
>Endo is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Mack firmly in guard.
>Endo tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard.
>Mack gets swept out of guard, but scrambles back to his feet to face Endo.
>Endo is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Mack.
>Endo walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Mack.
>Endo stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Mack up close into a clinch.
>Endo tries to wrestle Mack backward and up against the ropes.
>Endo can't manage it, and Mack gets out of the grapple entirely.
>Mack avoids a kick to the leg and hits a punch.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Endo gets Mack with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Mack presses in closer to attack.
>Mack uses a combination of three punches to get Endo to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Endo stuffed it.
>Backing out of range, Endo circles tentatively.
>Not letting up, Mack steps in closer to pressure Endo into action.
>Mack hits a jab.
>Moving in closer, Mack looks like he may want to wrestle Endo.
>He pulls Endo into a grapple.
>Mack tries to take Endo down from the grapple.
>He has the takedown! Endo pulls guard.
>In guard, Mack begins working to pass to side control.
>Endo comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Mack in guard.
>Endo goes for the sweep from the bottom of the guard.
>The sweep is successful, and both fighters scramble back to their feet.
>Mack waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a stinging jab
>Endo sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Not letting Endo settle at all, Mack comes in closer.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>There's a takedown attempt from Mack.
>Endo stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Mack up close into a clinch.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I think Mack took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>Round two begins!
>Endo is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Mack.
>Mack finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Endo is trying to push Mack so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Endo can't move Mack at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.
>Mack, controlling the grapple with Endo, goes for a takedown.
>Endo doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard.
>Petey Mack is breathing very hard.
>Endo tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Mack doesn't let his arm get taken.
>Mack tries to smother Endo but can't keep control long enough.
>Endo tries to ensare Mack in a guillotine.
>The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Mack has to tap out!
>Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo takes the win by Submission!

Official Result: Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo defeats 'The Mack Attack' Petey Mack (Submission in 2:16 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.





- Run on standing guillotine's this is the second show in a row
- Collins is an animal, I may have to move him up faster, or he may kill somebody.
- Pay-Per-View: 82,426 buys for revenue of $329,704
-show rating: Great

[Makhai]

Main Event: Heiji Endo vs. Petey Mack for the ALPHA-1 Middleweight Title.
Co-Event: Gunnar Nilsson vs. Jeff Carlton (HW)
Headline: Claudio Palacios vs. Ricardo Fernandes (WW)
Undercard: Caca de Andrade vs. Furniaki Hayashi (LW)
Undercard: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Giovani Silva (WW)
Undercard: Harry Milne vs. Grzegerz Boniek (HW)
Undercard: Branco vs. Toson Ono (LW)
Undercard: Robun Yamazaki vs. Edilbero (LHW)
Undercard: Ryosei Sakamoto vs. Ebizo Fujishima(LHW)
Undercard: Enbe Ekiguchi vs. Sylvester Collins (HW)


6-4, we both got hit on Silva and Mack losing though, big gamble on the Collins fight and that was an epic beatdown, lol.


Main Event: Heiji Endo vs. Petey Mack for the ALPHA-1 Middleweight Title.
Co-Event: Gunnar Nilsson vs. Jeff Carlton (HW)
Headline: Claudio Palacios vs. Ricardo Fernandes (WW)
Undercard: Caca de Andrade vs. Furniaki Hayashi (LW)
Undercard: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Giovani Silva (WW)
Undercard: Harry Milne vs. Grzegerz Boniek (HW)
Undercard: Branco vs. Toson Ono (LW)
Undercard: Robun Yamazaki vs. Edilbero (LHW)
Undercard: Ryosei Sakamoto vs. Ebizo Fujishima(LHW)
Undercard: Enbe Ekiguchi vs. Sylvester Collins (HW)

6-4 for you also...

18-11-1 lifetime

[Makhai]

Avatar confirms next card

ALPHA-1: Go Time! Saturday, 26-4-1999, from Osaka Dome in Osaka, Japan.

Main Event: Go Yamamoto vs. Luis Basora for the ALPHA-1 Lightweight Title.
Co-Event: Tournament Finals for ALPHA-1 Women's Title
Headline: Bakin Sakamoto vs. Xie Ming (WW)
Undercard: Carter Potter vs. Russell McPhee (HW)
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Keith Plaice vs. Ieyoshi Yama****a(MW)
Undercard: Romi Takahashi vs. Thea Higgins (QF 1)
Undercard: Layla Holmes vs. Junko Yamada (QF 2)
Undercard: Echiko Watanabe vs. Trish Biel (QF 3)
Undercard: Tara O'Brien vs. Alyson Arroway (QF 4)

[Makhai]

just for fun i haven't simmed it yet so ill pick it see how i do.

Main Event: Go Yamamoto vs. Luis Basora for the ALPHA-1 Lightweight Title. Coin toss fight.
Co-Event: Tournament Finals for ALPHA-1 Women's Title
Headline: Bakin Sakamoto vs. Xie Ming (WW)
Undercard: Carter Potter vs. Russell McPhee (HW)
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Keith Plaice vs. Ieyoshi Yama****a(MW)
Undercard: Romi Takahashi vs. Thea Higgins (QF 1)
Undercard: Layla Holmes vs. Junko Yamada (QF 2)
Undercard: Echiko Watanabe vs. Trish Biel (QF 3)
Undercard: Tara O'Brien vs. Alyson Arroway (QF 4)

Layla Holmes vs Romi Takahashi
Trish Biel vs Alyson Arroway

For the Title:
Romi Takahashi vs Alyson Arroway

[Makhai]

Avatar issues press release

blurcat.com - ALPHA-1 veterans, Yoshinobu Tanaka, and Dokuohtei Kuroki have announced they offically retire from the sport. They look to move on to another chapter of their lives. We wish them well.

[Devil_Bingo]

Main Event: Go Yamamoto vs. Luis Basora for the ALPHA-1 Lightweight Title.
Co-Event: Tournament Finals for ALPHA-1 Women's Title
Headline: Bakin Sakamoto vs. Xie Ming (WW)
Undercard: Carter Potter vs. Russell McPhee (HW)
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Keith Plaice vs. Ieyoshi Yama****a(MW)
Undercard: Romi Takahashi vs. Thea Higgins (QF 1)
Undercard: Layla Holmes vs. Junko Yamada (QF 2)
Undercard: Echiko Watanabe vs. Trish Biel (QF 3)
Undercard: Tara O'Brien vs. Alyson Arroway (QF 4)

[Makhai]

ALPHA-1: Endo The Line
Saturday, Week 3, April 1999
Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan
Attendance: 12,299 ($737,940)

Undercard: Tara 'The Heat' O'Brien competes against Alyson 'Alley Kat' Arroway in Quarterfinal A

>We are underway!
>O'Brien slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Arroway, but can't follow up.
>Arroway presses in closer to attack.
>Arroway comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, O'Brien stuffed it and then works into a clinch position.
>Arroway manages to wrestle her way into a dominant position in the grapple.
>Arroway, controlling the grapple with O'Brien, tries to scoop her up for a slam.
>O'Brien defends it well and slips away from her opponent.
>O'Brien misses with a punch.
>Not letting O'Brien settle at all, Arroway comes in closer.
>Arroway looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Arroway grapples with O'Brien, who made no attempt to escape.
>Arroway attempts to pick O'Brien up for a slam.
>She can't get it though, O'Brien defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely.
>There's a takedown attempt from Arroway.
>O'Brien tries to avoid Arroway.
>Arroway gets the takedown! O'Brien pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as O'Brien is being smothered against the ground by Arroway.
>Arroway begins trying to pass the guard.
>O'Brien is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Arroway firmly in guard.
>Arroway doesn't allow O'Brien to lock her up with double underhooks.
>Arroway smothers O'Brien with her body by pushing forward and down.
>Arroway looks to get past the guard.
>Arroway gets past, but O'Brien stops her at half guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Arroway keeps O'Brien guessing with a few quick strikes.
>O'Brien tries to sweep Arroway but can't do it.
>Arroway begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard.
>She does excellently, getting into side control.
>In side control, Arroway throws a couple of punches designed to keep O'Brien guessing.
>O'Brien tries to sweep Arroway but can't.
>Arroway looks to get a mount.
>She is too good for O'Brien, and has mount.
>Arroway pounds away on O'Brien with elbows, but few of the shots lands clean.
>Arroway unloads with some big punches, but O'Brien deals with them comfortably.
>Arroway counters an attempt by O'Brien to move her from mount by taking her back!
>Arroway tries to set up O'Brien for an armbar.
>The armbar is locked in, tight enough that O'Brien has to tap out!
>Alyson 'Alley Kat' Arroway takes the win by Submission!

Official Result: Alyson 'Alley Kat' Arroway defeats Tara 'The Heat' O'Brien (Submission in 8:51 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.


Undercard: Echiko 'Rhino' Watanabe fights 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel in Quarterfinal B

>And here we go!
>Biel shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Watanabe tries to step away from the takedown.
>Biel gets the takedown! Watanabe pulls guard.
>Biel starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>She finds herself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Watanabe tries to sweep Biel.
>Watanabe sweeps Biel, and they both scramble back to their feet.
>Biel catches Watanabe with a solid jab.
>Biel waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a nice punch.
>Watanabe waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a stinging jab
>Watanabe throws a flurry of punches but Biel steps back and avoids them.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Biel finds nothing but air.
>Watanabe seems to be waiting for Biel to make a move.
>Watanabe catches Biel with a solid jab.
>Biel uses a combination of three punches to get Watanabe to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Watanabe is on her back and pulls guard.
>Biel begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>She finds herself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Watanabe tries to sweep Biel.
>Biel gets swept out of guard, but scrambles back to her feet to face Watanabe.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Watanabe catches Biel with a solid jab.
>Biel sneaks a glance at her corner.
>Time slips away as Watanabe doesn't press Biel, allowing her to circle.
>Watanabe counters a punch by hitting a series of quick jabs.
>Biel avoids a flurry of punches.
>Biel avoids a jab.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Biel.
>She has the takedown! Watanabe pulls guard.
>Biel begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>She finds herself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Watanabe attempts to sweep Biel.
>Watanabe sweeps Biel, and they both scramble back to their feet.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Biel steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>Biel uses a combination of three punches to get Watanabe to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>She has the takedown! Watanabe pulls guard.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I think Biel took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Watanabe eats a jab as she steps in.
>Biel is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Watanabe.
>Watanabe is pulled into a grapple.
>Biel is looking to muscle Watanabe back against the ropes.
>She does so, and now has Watanabe pinned to the ropes.
>Biel attempts to wrestle Watanabe to the ground.
>Biel can't get the takedown, but does get behind Watanabe when she attempts to wriggle free.
>Grappling from behind, Biel tries to get up onto the back of Watanabe to apply a choke.
>Biel gets the hooks in, and she forces Watanabe to the floor.
>Watanabe winds up face down on the ground, with Biel on top.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Biel tries to flatten Watanabe out for a rear naked choke.
>Watanabe gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, she has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission, is 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel!

Official Result: 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel defeats Echiko 'Rhino' Watanabe (Submission in 2:54 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.


Layla 'The Slayer' Holmes fights Junko Yamada in Quarterfinal C

>There's the opening bell!
>Holmes throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Yamada.
>Yamada attempts to avoid Holmes as she shoots in.
>The takedown is successful, Yamada pulls guard.
>Holmes looks to get past the guard.
>She passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Holmes holds Yamada in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.
>Holmes looks to get a mount.
>Yamada can't fend off her opponent and is mounted.
>Holmes attempts an armbar.
>Yamada gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that she has to tap!
>By Submission, the winner is Holmes!


Official Result: Layla 'The Slayer' Holmes defeats Junko Yamada (Submission in 3:05 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.


Undercard: Romi 'WAR' Takahashi squares off with 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins in Quarterfinal D

>The fight begins!
>Higgins counters a wayward jab with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Takahashi snaps off a jab that catches Higgins stepping in.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Takahashi finds nothing but air.
>Higgins steps in to put some pressure on.
>Higgins comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Takahashi.
>She pulls Takahashi into a grapple.
>From the grapple, Higgins tries to pick Takahashi up on her shoulder for a slam.
>Takahashi has no answers, she gets lifted up and planted down! Higgins ends up in guard.
>Higgins looks to get past the guard.
>Higgins isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Takahashi tries to ensare Higgins in a guillotine.
>Higgins pulls her head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>Higgins attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>She passes, but only to half guard.
>Higgins attempts to pass half guard.
>Higgins gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.
>Higgins attempts to set up an armbar on Takahashi from the mount.
>Takahashi gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that she has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission; Thea Higgins!

Official Result: 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins defeats Romi 'WAR' Takahashi (Submission in 5:02 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.



Undercard: 'The Specialist' Keith Plaice will take on Ieyoshi Yama****a

>Round one begins!
>Plaice counters a leg kick with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Yama****a looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Plaice is pulled into a grapple.
>Yama****a is looking to muscle Plaice back against the ropes.
>Yama****a does it, Plaice is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Yama****a pins Plaice up against the ropes and controls him for almost a full minute.
>Yama****a pins Plaice up against the ropes and controls him for almost a full minute.
>Yama****a keeps Plaice up against the ropes with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control.
>Yama****a keeps Plaice up against the ropes with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Yama****a smothers Plaice against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>Plaice is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Yama****a tries to keep Plaice up against the ropes for some dirty boxing, but Plaice reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Ieyoshi Yama****a is breathing very hard.
>Yama****a gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.
>Plaice tries to throw an knee strike from the clinch, but Yama****a takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Plaice ends up backed against the ropes instead.
>Plaice is controlled up against the ropes for over a minute, completely unable to break free.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Plaice is controlled up against the ropes for the little that remains of the round.
>Ieyoshi Yama****a looks very, very tired.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Yama****a, but only a 10-9.
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Plaice hits a flurry of quick punches on Yama****a.
>Plaice attacks Yama****a with a series of quick jabs.
>Moving in closer, Yama****a looks like he may want to wrestle Plaice.
>Not wanting to grapple, Plaice uses strikes to keep Yama****a at a distance.
>Yama****a has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches!
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Plaice catches Yama****a with a solid jab.
>Plaice catches Yama****a with a barrage of big punches!
>Plaice explodes on Yama****a, knocking him down with a barrage of big punches!
>Yama****a shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Plaice to make a move.
>In comes Plaice looking to get some form of ground control.
>Yama****a is too quick, slipping away from Plaice and starting to scramble.
>The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Plaice hits Yama****a with a nice jab.
>Plaice comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Plaice, but only a 10-9.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Plaice steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Plaice scores with a body kick
>Plaice counters a jab with a high kick, sending Yama****a crashing down to the ground!
>Plaice dives in from the side and looks to finish the match with strikes.
>Plaice pounds away...and that's enough for the referee, who ends the match by pulling him off!
>By TKO, the winner is Plaice!

Official Result: 'The Specialist' Keith Plaice defeats Ieyoshi Yama****a (TKO in 1:28 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.


Undercard: 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel goes up against Alyson 'Alley Kat' Arroway in Semifinal A

>We are underway!
>Arroway narrowly misses Biel with an uppercut.
>Biel quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Biel throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Arroway.
>The takedown is completed, Arroway is on her back and pulls guard.
>Biel tries to pass the guard.
>She finds herself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Arroway tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard.
>Biel gets swept out of guard, but scrambles back to her feet to face Arroway.
>Arroway avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Biel fires off a barrage of big punches, forcing Arroway to step back!
>Biel shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Arroway pulls guard.
>Biel throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.
>Arroway attempts to sweep Biel.
>The sweep is successful, and both fighters scramble back to their feet.
>Biel does some damage with a barrage of big punches on Arroway!
>Biel throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>She gets a big takedown and she ends up in half guard.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Biel starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Arroway comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Biel in half guard.
>Biel blocks Arroway as she tries a sweep from half guard.
>Biel starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Biel isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Arroway.
>Arroway attempts to sweep Biel.
>Biel gets swept out of half guard, but scrambles back to her feet to face Arroway.
>Arroway avoids a quick jab and hits a flurry of quick punches to sting Biel.
>Biel avoids a punch and scores with a jab to the cheek.
>A straight punch from Arroway fails to land.
>Biel doesn't let Arroway settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Biel comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that she can shoot in.
>Biel gets the takedown! Arroway pulls guard.
>Biel tries to pass the guard.
>Biel isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Biel.
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Arroway steps back to avoid an enormous knock out punch.
>Biel tries to get a knock out with a scorching punch but Arroway moves out of range.
>Biel shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Arroway is on her back and pulls guard.
>Biel throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.
>Arroway tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard.
>Arroway sweeps Biel, and they both scramble back to their feet.
>Arroway hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Biel steps in closer to pressure Arroway into action.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Biel looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Biel can't get close enough to grapple, Arroway keeps her away with strikes.
>Biel avoids a straight right and hits a huge punch!
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Arroway waits for Biel to step in, then hits a nice jab.
>The time runs out on round two.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Biel.
>And here we go, round three!
>Arroway moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Biel.
>Biel uses a combination of three punches to get Arroway to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Arroway pulls guard.
>In guard, Biel begins working to pass to side control.
>Arroway comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Biel in guard.
>Arroway tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard.
>Arroway sweeps Biel, and they both scramble back to their feet.
>Biel throws a barrage of big punches but Arroway is quick to move out of range.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Arroway attacks Biel with a series of quick jabs.
>Arroway steps back to avoid a jab.
>Arroway slips out of the way of a jab.
>Biel avoids a quick jab and hits a solid punch.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Biel throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Arroway.
>Arroway tries to step away from the takedown.
>Biel gets the takedown! Arroway pulls guard.
>Biel is trying to pass guard.
>Biel isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Breathing very hard, Trish Biel is looking ragged.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Biel.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has called it a victory for Biel.
>Judge #2: Biel.
>Judge #3: Biel.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel!

Official Result: 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel defeats Alyson 'Alley Kat' Arroway (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.



Undercard: 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins squares off with Layla 'The Slayer' Holmes in Semifinal B

>We are underway!
>Higgins comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Holmes.
>Strikes from Holmes keep Higgins from stepping in too close, and she is forced to step back.
>Higgins comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Holmes.
>Holmes catches the advancing Higgins by surprise with a takedown attempt.
>Holmes keeps Higgins guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Holmes is trying to pass guard.
>Holmes isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Holmes doesn't let Higgins pull her in close to be smothered.
>In guard, Holmes begins working to pass to side control.
>Higgins comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Holmes in guard.
>Higgins tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Holmes.
>Higgins fights off Holmes as she tries to smother her against the ground.
>Holmes doesn't allow Higgins to lock her up with double underhooks.
>Holmes tries to smother Higgins, but she squirms free.
>Higgins tries to sweep Holmes but can't do it.
>Holmes is trying to pass guard.
>Higgins comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Holmes in guard.
>Higgins uses her legs to push Holmes back, and tries to scramble for position.
>Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet.
>Higgins eats a jab as she steps in.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Moving in closer, Higgins looks like she may want to wrestle Holmes.
>Holmes sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Higgins is able to defend it.
>Higgins looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Holmes.
>Higgins grapples with Holmes, who made no attempt to escape.
>Higgins tries to wrestle Holmes backward and up against the ropes.
>Higgins manages it, and controls Holmes up against the ropes.
>Holmes is trapped against the ropes and Higgins punishes her with some dirty boxing.
>Higgins pins Holmes up against the ropes and controls her for thirty seconds or so.
>Higgins looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Holmes fights it every inch of the way.
>Higgins looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Holmes proves too good and manages to turn them around so that she is in the dominant position.
>Holmes tries to take Higgins down.
>Holmes tries hard but cannot get Higgins off of her feet.
>With Higgins stuck against the ropes, Holmes tries to complete a takedown.
>Holmes tries hard but cannot get Higgins off of her feet, and winds up reversed and with her back to the ropes.
>Higgins smothers Holmes against the ropes, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Higgins attempts to use some close-range elbow strikes but Holmes pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them.
>Holmes is trapped against the ropes and Higgins punishes her with some dirty boxing.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>Close, but that round goes to Higgins, 10-9 on my card.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Holmes throws out a quick jab.
>Time slips away as Higgins doesn't press Holmes, allowing her to circle.
>Moving in closer, Higgins looks like she may want to wrestle Holmes.
>Holmes tries to catch her by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Higgins comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Holmes.
>Holmes tries to catch her by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Breathing very hard, Thea Higgins is looking ragged.
>Holmes sneaks a glance at her corner.
>Higgins doesn't let Holmes settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>Higgins looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Holmes.
>Holmes strikes first and manages to rock Higgins with a solid punch!
>Layla Holmes is looking really tired.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Holmes uses a combination of three punches to get Higgins to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Higgins saw the takedown coming, she tries to grab a guillotine.
>Higgins cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Holmes starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Holmes isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Higgins tries to push Holmes away, but can't.
>Holmes fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Holmes fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.
>Higgins tries to sweep Holmes but doesn't get anywhere.
>Holmes fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.
>The time runs out on round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Holmes.
>And here we go, round three!
>Holmes uses a combination of three punches to get Higgins to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Holmes gets the takedown! Higgins pulls guard.
>Thea Higgins looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Time slips away as Holmes successfully keeps Higgins stuck against the ground.
>Time slips away as Holmes successfully keeps Higgins stuck against the ground.
>Holmes looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Holmes gets past, but Higgins stops her at half guard.
>Holmes attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>She finds herself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Layla Holmes looks very, very tired.
>Higgins tries to sweep Holmes.
>Holmes gets swept out of half guard, but scrambles back to her feet to face Higgins.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Holmes uses a right hook, but misses.
>The fight slows as Higgins sits back and allows Holmes to circle.
>Holmes steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Higgins comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that she can shoot in.
>Higgins can't take Holmes off her feet, so settles for pushing her face-first up against the ropes instead.
>Higgins keeps Holmes up against the ropes with wrestling, retaining solid control for the remainder of the round.
>Thea Higgins looks exhausted.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I have to give that round to Holmes, but only a 10-9.
>Here come the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has Higgins as the winner.
>Judge #2 has Holmes as the winner.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Holmes.
>The winner, by split decision, is Layla Holmes!

Official Result: Layla 'The Slayer' Holmes defeats 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.



Undercard: Carter 'The Kiwi' Potter squares off with Russell 'Russell Mania' McPhee



>Round one begins!
>McPhee bobs and weaves.
>Potter doesn't let McPhee settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Potter uses a combination of three punches to get McPhee to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>McPhee sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Potter doesn't get the takedown, McPhee avoided it.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Potter tries for a jab but McPhee moves out of range.
>A quick one-two combination from McPhee only finds gloves.
>Not letting up, Potter quickly steps in closer to attack McPhee.
>Moving in closer, Potter looks like he may want to wrestle McPhee.
>Strikes from McPhee keep Potter from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>McPhee circles, looking for an opening.
>Not letting McPhee settle, Potter moves in closer.
>Potter uses a combination of three punches to get McPhee to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>McPhee sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>He has the takedown! McPhee pulls guard.
>In guard, Potter begins working to pass to side control.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Potter starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>He can't get the mount as McPhee rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.
>Potter tries to hook McPhee in a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Potter has McPhee flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!
>By Submission, the winner is Potter!

Official Result: Carter 'The Kiwi' Potter defeats Russell 'Russell Mania' McPhee (Submission in 5:22 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Headline: Bakin Sakamoto goes up against 'The X Factor' Xie Ming


>We are underway!
>Ming looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Sakamoto keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Sakamoto finds nothing but air.
>Ming presses in closer to attack.
>Ming comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Sakamoto blocked Ming.
>Ming looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Sakamoto keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Ming avoids several big punches and counters with a clean punch.
>Sakamoto narrowly misses Ming with an uppercut.
>Not letting Sakamoto settle at all, Ming comes in closer.
>Ming chooses to shoot in on Sakamoto.
>To counter, Sakamoto throws a big strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Ming looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Sakamoto finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Ming tries to get Sakamoto into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Sakamoto can't fight it off, and ends up caught.
>Using the clinch, Ming hits a vicious knee to the face! Sakamoto crumples to the ground, out cold!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is 'The X Factor' Xie Ming!

Official Result: 'The X Factor' Xie Ming defeats Bakin Sakamoto (Knock Out in 4:07 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Co-Main Event: Layla 'The Slayer' Holmes will take on 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel For the ALPHA-1 Women's Championship

>And here we go!
>Holmes comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Holmes doesn't get the takedown, Biel was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>From the grapple, Biel tries a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Holmes defended it well.
>From the grapple, Biel tries a takedown.
>Holmes stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple.
>From the grapple, Holmes tries a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Biel pulls guard.
>Holmes begins trying to pass the guard.
>Biel is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Holmes firmly in guard.
>Using her leg strength to push Holmes back a bit, Biel looks to scramble for position.
>Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet.
>Holmes uses a combination of three punches to get Biel to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Biel stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Holmes into a clinch.
>From the grapple, Biel tries a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Holmes blocked Biel.
>From the grapple, Biel tries a takedown.
>Biel can't get the takedown, as Holmes wrestles her way into a dominant position.
>Holmes attempts to take down Biel from the grapple.
>She has the takedown; Biel didn't even seem to fight it, and simply pulls guard.
>Biel tries to sweep Holmes but doesn't get anywhere.
>Holmes fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.
>Holmes lies on top of Biel, basically smothering her.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Holmes throws a few half-hearted punches as she takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Biel tries to sweep Holmes but doesn't get anywhere.
>Holmes starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Biel comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Holmes in guard.
>Biel tries to sweep Holmes but doesn't get anywhere.
>Holmes is trying to pass guard.
>Biel comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Holmes in guard.
>Using her leg strength to push Holmes back a bit, Biel looks to scramble for position.
>Biel ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.
>In half guard, Holmes begins working to get side control.
>Biel comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Holmes in half guard.
>Holmes blocks an attempted sweep.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Holmes is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>She finds herself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Holmes blocks Biel as she tries a sweep from half guard.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Holmes.
>And here we go, round two!
>There's a takedown attempt from Biel.
>Holmes cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Biel looks to get past the guard.
>She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Using her leg strength to push Biel back a bit, Holmes looks to scramble for position.
>The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other.
>Biel looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Holmes finds herself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Biel tries to pick Holmes up for a slam.
>She can't get it though, Holmes slips out and takes her back instead!
>Trish Biel is breathing very hard.
>Holmes unloads with massive punches, and Biel is getting destroyed!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO; Layla Holmes!

Official Result: Layla 'The Slayer' Holmes defeats 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel (TKO in 2:34 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.


Main Event: 'Pain Express' Go Yamamoto battles Luis 'El Diablo' Basora for the ALPHA-1 Lightweight Title.

>There's the opening bell!
>Yamamoto avoids a jab and scores with a crisp jab.
>Yamamoto hits a flurry of quick punches on Basora.
>Yamamoto catches Basora with a barrage of big punches!
>They come together and strike, but neither can get past the gloves of the other.
>Basora hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Basora settle at all, Yamamoto comes in closer.
>Yamamoto scores with a series of quick punches.
>Basora bobs and weaves.
>Not letting Basora settle at all, Yamamoto comes in closer.
>Basora gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Basora gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Yamamoto hits a swift leg kick on Basora.
>Basora comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>The takedown is successful, Yamamoto pulls guard.
>Basora tries to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Basora feels Yamamoto prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Basora begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Yamamoto tries to push Basora away, but can't.
>Basora tries to pass the guard.
>Basora isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Yamamoto tries to sweep Basora but can't do it.
>Basora looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Yamamoto works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>There wasn't enough separation though, Basora is able to catch him and secure side control.
>Basora tries to lock Yamamoto into an arm triangle.
>Yamamoto fights off the arm triangle attempt.
>Yamamoto tries to move to guard, but Basora doesn't allow it.
>Basora is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Yamamoto keeps Basora at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>Yamamoto tries to move to guard, but Basora doesn't allow it.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Basora starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>The attempted mount results in a scramble for position as Yamamoto tries to avoid the danger.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>Close, but that round goes to Yamamoto, 10-9 on my card.
>We are back underway!
>Yamamoto attacks Basora with a series of quick jabs.
>Yamamoto comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Yamamoto scores with a series of quick punches.
>Basora takes a jab.
>Yamamoto moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a leg kick.
>Yamamoto hits Basora with a nice jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Yamamoto hits a flurry of quick punches on Basora.
>Yamamoto fires off a stinging leg kick.
>Basora catches a weak leg kick and uses it to go for a takedown, getting it! Yamamoto manages to pull guard.
>Basora attempts to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Yamamoto tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Basora.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Basora begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>Close, but that round goes to Yamamoto, 10-9 on my card.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Moving in closer, Basora looks like he may want to wrestle Yamamoto.
>Yamamoto is pulled into a grapple.
>Basora is trying to muscle Yamamoto up against the ropes.
>Yamamoto ends up backed against the ropes.
>Basora smothers Yamamoto against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>Basora pins Yamamoto up against the ropes and controls him for almost a full minute.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Basora easily keeps Yamamoto up against the ropes with wrestling, getting move than a minute of solid control.
>Go Yamamoto doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Basora easily keeps Yamamoto up against the ropes with wrestling, getting move than a minute of solid control.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>With the ropes trapping Yamamoto, Basora looks to try and take him down.
>Basora gets the takedown, but almost got caught in a guillotine on the way to the ground.
>Luis Basora doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Round three ends as time expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Basora, 10-9 on my card.
>There's the bell and round number four begins!
>Basora is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Yamamoto.
>Yamamoto ends up grappling for supremacy with Basora.
>Using his wrestling skills, Basora is trying to push Yamamoto up against the ropes.
>Yamamoto ends up backed against the ropes.
>Yamamoto is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Luis Basora seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Basora pins Yamamoto up against the ropes and controls him for almost a full minute.
>Yamamoto is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Yamamoto is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Go Yamamoto looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Luis Basora looks totally gassed.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Yamamoto is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Basora.
>And here we go, round five!
>A high kick from Yamamoto hits Basora, momentarily putting him on rubbery legs!
>Yamamoto moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a sequence of quick punches.
>Yamamoto circles around Basora.
>Basora doesn't press the issue, allowing Yamamoto to circle.
>Yamamoto scores with a body kick
>Yamamoto comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Basora throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Yamamoto quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Go Yamamoto looks like he is completely out of gas.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Basora catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Yamamoto has to pull guard.
>Basora begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>Basora looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Yamamoto tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Basora.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Basora aims a couple of punches at Yamamoto, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Basora blocks Yamamoto as he tries a transition to full guard.
>Round five is brought to an end as time runs out.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Yamamoto.
>Round six begins!
>Basora glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Yamamoto presses in closer to attack.
>Yamamoto catches Basora with a barrage of big punches!
>Yamamoto counters a missed punch with a jab.
>Yamamoto does some damage with a barrage of big punches on Basora!
>Basora waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a straight punch.
>Basora scores with a solid jab.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Yamamoto counters a wayward jab with a quick series of punches.
>Yamamoto fires off a barrage of big punches, forcing Basora to step back!
>Yamamoto hits a jab.
>Basora takes a jab to the cheek.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Basora avoids a quick jab and hits a barrage of hard punches!
>Basora uses a combination of three punches to get Yamamoto to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I think Yamamoto took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The official decisions are being reported now.
>Judge #1 has called it a victory for Basora.
>Judge #2 has called it a victory for Basora.
>Judge #3: Basora.
>Basora wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Luis 'El Diablo' Basora defeats 'Pain Express' Go Yamamoto (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 6). The match was rated as being Good.





- All the ladies in house say yea. Layla Holmes is our first Women's champ, winning a fight I knew was going to be a war, the way Trish handled Alyson stunned me, I thought the bigger fighter would use her striking to pepper her all fight, I think this card was a success, a ton of high quality fights.
- Go Yamamoto was ROBBED I say! I thought he won, 3, 5 and 6, easily could have been justified 6 as 10-8, and he deserved at least a split decision.
-Going to have to get to work to get the belt off somebodies waist, all 5 fighters have held on so far.
- Pay-Per-View: 79,453 buys for revenue of $317,812
- show rating: Decent

[Makhai]

Main Event: Go Yamamoto vs. Luis Basora for the ALPHA-1 Lightweight Title.
Co-Event: Tournament Finals for ALPHA-1 Women's Title
Headline: Bakin Sakamoto vs. Xie Ming (WW)
Undercard: Carter Potter vs. Russell McPhee (HW)
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Keith Plaice vs. Ieyoshi Yama****a(MW)
Undercard: Romi Takahashi vs. Thea Higgins (QF 1)
Undercard: Layla Holmes vs. Junko Yamada (QF 2)
Undercard: Echiko Watanabe vs. Trish Biel (QF 3)
Undercard: Tara O'Brien vs. Alyson Arroway (QF 4)

very womanly skipping out on the semi's and finals, but 7-1-3 is your final number, moving you to 13-5-3

just for fun i haven't simmed it yet so ill pick it see how i do.

Main Event: Go Yamamoto vs. Luis Basora for the ALPHA-1 Lightweight Title. Coin toss fight.
Co-Event: Tournament Finals for ALPHA-1 Women's Title
Headline: Bakin Sakamoto vs. Xie Ming (WW)
Undercard: Carter Potter vs. Russell McPhee (HW)
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Keith Plaice vs. Ieyoshi Yama****a(MW)
Undercard: Romi Takahashi vs. Thea Higgins (QF 1)
Undercard: Layla Holmes vs. Junko Yamada (QF 2)
Undercard: Echiko Watanabe vs. Trish Biel (QF 3)
Undercard: Tara O'Brien vs. Alyson Arroway (QF 4)

Layla Holmes vs Romi Takahashi
Trish Biel vs Alyson Arroway

For the Title:
Romi Takahashi vs Alyson Arroway

4-6.... ouchies Trish, I feared I was giving a raw deal. turns out she had the easier road tried something stupid and paid the price for it. I have a feeling she'll be holding that belt sooner or later.

Main Event: Go Yamamoto vs. Luis Basora for the ALPHA-1 Lightweight Title.
Co-Event: Tournament Finals for ALPHA-1 Women's Title
Headline: Bakin Sakamoto vs. Xie Ming (WW)
Undercard: Carter Potter vs. Russell McPhee (HW)
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Semi Final Match
Undercard: Keith Plaice vs. Ieyoshi Yama****a(MW)
Undercard: Romi Takahashi vs. Thea Higgins (QF 1)
Undercard: Layla Holmes vs. Junko Yamada (QF 2)
Undercard: Echiko Watanabe vs. Trish Biel (QF 3)
Undercard: Tara O'Brien vs. Alyson Arroway (QF 4)

Layla Holmes vs Thea Higgins
Echiko Wantanabe vs Tara O'Brien

For the Title:
Echiko Watanabe vs Thea Higgins

4-6 for you as well, you went out on a limb with Watanabe, but she's just not good enough to get through those better ground fighters, she's big and she can contend for a title shot in the future, but she's not good enough to ever hold it.

22-17-1 lifetime

[Makhai]

Avatar announces two new signings

outsidefights.com - We've gained word that Scott Avatar has signed two new fighters to add to his core, he's added highly regarded prospect, Alfonso "The Cyborg" Villar, and WEFF stalwart Hope Lehane.

[Makhai]

Avatar announces TV show

bloodynose.com - ALPHA-1 have offically agreed to a Television card on JSV starting in June, a 4-5 fight deal, the show will air ever 2-3month.

The first ever fight to be annouced for the card will be a rematch between Layla "The Slayer" Holmes and "Deadly T" Thea Higgins, for the newly minted ALPHA-1 Women's title.

The last match took place in the tournament, and was a 3 round war that ending in controversial split decision for Layla Holmes. It'll be interesting to see how the rematch goes.

[Makhai]

Avatar announces May card:

ALPHA-1: Sink or Swim Saturday, 14-5-1999, from Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan.

Main Event: Palmer Lette vs. Leon Banks (HW)
Co-Event: Jin Katou vs. Sho Kitabatake (LHW)
Headline: Jonathan Huang vs. Jerezo (MW)
Undercard: Atep of Indonesia vs. Shizuya Nakae (LW)
Undercard: Kafu Bunya vs. Heikichi Shimizu (WW)
Undercard: Hiro Arai vs. Gyokusho Fujimoto(HW)
Undercard: Masato Wai vs. Norberto(LW)
Undercard: Sadakuno Katoh vs. Helio (LW)
Undercard: Steph Smith vs. Leslie Myers (Women's)
Undercard: Daniela Sadorra vs. Emiri Fueki (Women's)
Undercard: Affonso Villar vs. Yukichi Sato (LHW)

[Makhai]

Avatar expands his ranks again

blurcat.com - Scott Avatar annonces that hes signed 9 new fighters to join his already swelling roster. They include...

Alex Cole
Kadonomaro Deguchi
Diego Arteta
Gideon Navarro
Gregory O'Hara
Bill Brown
Tetsuji Myojin
Templeton Crumb
Hanako Shimizu

No word yet if any cuts are likely, following an addition of just about 50 fighters.

[Makhai]

ALPHA-1: Sink or Swim
Saturday, Week 2, May 1999
from Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan.
Attendance: 10,345 ($620,700)

Undercard: Affonso 'The Cyborg' Villar fights Yukichi 'The Dog' Sato

>Round one begins!
>Villar throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Sato.
>The takedown is stuffed, so Villar has to go to settle for pushing Sato up against the ropes.
>Sato is trapped against the ropes and held there by Villar for almost a minute.
>Villar smothers Sato against the ropes, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>Villar tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Sato struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled.
>Sato is trapped against the ropes and Villar punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Villar looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Sato fights it every inch of the way.
>Villar tries to take Sato down.
>Sato digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Villar moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Villar tries to take Sato down from the grapple.
>The takedown is successful, Sato pulls guard.
>Villar throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>Sato tries to sweep Villar but doesn't get anywhere.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Villar throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Villar attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>Villar begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>Villar isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Sato.
>Sato tries to sweep Villar but doesn't get anywhere.
>Villar aims a couple of punches at Sato, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Villar attempts to pass half guard.
>Sato doesn't let Villar get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Villar blocks Sato as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Villar throws a few punches, but they appear to be more of a prelude to something bigger.
>Villar is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Villar blocks an attempted sweep.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>In half guard, Villar begins working to get side control.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Villar.
>And here we go, round two!
>Villar uses a jab to sting Sato.
>Villar is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sato.
>Not keen on wrestling Villar, Sato uses movement to keep out of reach.
>Villar is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sato.
>Sato finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Using his wrestling skills, Villar is trying to push Sato up against the ropes.
>Villar does it, Sato is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Sato is trapped against the ropes and held there by Villar for almost a minute.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Villar pins Sato up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Villar uses dirty boxing to punish Sato while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Villar tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Sato reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Affonso Villar looks very tired out there.
>Sato smothers Villar against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>Yukichi Sato is breathing very hard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Sato attempts to wrestle Villar to the ground.
>Villar tries to block it but has limited success and Sato eventually succeeds with the takedown.
>Sato fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>The time runs out on round two.
>Close, but that round goes to Villar, 10-9 on my card.
>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Villar does some damage with a barrage of big punches on Sato!
>Villar looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Villar cannot get close enough to the elusive Sato to grapple.
>Yukichi Sato looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Sato finds nothing but air.
>Villar steps in to put some pressure on.
>Villar comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Sato.
>Villar cannot get close enough to the elusive Sato to grapple.
>Sato gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Affonso Villar looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Villar shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Sato tries to avoid the takedown.
>Sato avoids the takedown attempt.
>Villar uses a jab to keep Sato back.
>Moving in closer, Villar looks like he may want to wrestle Sato.
>Villar can't get close enough to grapple, Sato makes sure to keep out of range.
>The gas tank looks empty on Yukichi Sato.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Sato glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Not letting Sato settle, Villar moves in closer.
>Villar chooses to shoot in on Sato.
>Sato stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the ropes.
>Affonso Villar looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Villar.
>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>Judge #1 has Villar as the winner.
>Judge #2 has Villar as the winner.
>Judge #3: Villar.
>Affonso 'The Cyborg' Villar wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Affonso 'The Cyborg' Villar defeats Yukichi 'The Dog' Sato (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.



Undercard: Daniela Sadorra battles Emiri 'Firehouse' Fueki

>The fight begins!
>Sadorra narrowly misses Fueki with an uppercut.
>Time slips away as Fueki doesn't press Sadorra, allowing her to circle.
>Sadorra is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fueki.
>Sadorra grabs Fueki and pulls her into a grapple.
>Sadorra is trying to muscle Fueki up against the ropes.
>Fueki ends up backed against the ropes.
>Sadorra moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Sadorra gets Fueki with a nice jab.
>Sadorra throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>It seems that Fueki is happy to let Sadorra circle for the moment.
>Sadorra glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Fueki seems to be waiting for Sadorra to make a move.
>Sadorra uses a combination of three punches to get Fueki to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Sadorra can't get the takedown, Fueki defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Sadorra is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fueki.
>Fueki is pulled into a grapple.
>Sadorra looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>The takedown doesn't work, Fueki blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Sadorra is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Fueki.
>Fueki uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Sadorra cannot get close enough to grapple.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>A quick one-two combination from Fueki only finds gloves.
>Sadorra presses in closer to attack.
>Fueki takes a jab.
>Sadorra scores with a jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Sadorra.
>Fueki attempts to avoid Sadorra as she shoots in.
>Sadorra doesn't get the takedown, Fueki avoided it.
>Moving in closer, Sadorra looks like she may want to wrestle Fueki.
>Not keen on wrestling Sadorra, Fueki uses movement to keep out of reach.
>Fueki takes a jab.
>Sadorra hits Fueki with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Fueki narrowly misses Sadorra with an uppercut.
>Not letting up, Sadorra steps in closer to pressure Fueki into action.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Sadorra throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Sadorra doesn't get the takedown, Fueki saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Fueki keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting Fueki settle, Sadorra moves in closer.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sadorra.
>We are back underway!
>Sadorra uses a nice jab.
>Fueki steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Sadorra comes in closer to press the issue.
>Sadorra shoots in for a takedown.
>Fueki tries to step away from the takedown.
>Sadorra can't get the takedown, Fueki was too quick to back away.
>Sadorra steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Fueki circles as she plans her next move.
>Sadorra comes in closer to press the issue.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Sadorra looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Fueki.
>Fueki finds herself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Fueki gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Sadorra uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.
>Sadorra uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Fueki as they grapple.
>Sadorra hits Fueki with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Fueki tries to wriggle free, but Sadorra controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Fueki tries to wriggle free, but Sadorra controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Sadorra uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Fueki.
>Daniela Sadorra looks very tired out there.
>Sadorra is trying to lock Fueki into a Muay Thai clinch.
>She has it hooked, Fueki needs to find a way out quickly.
>Using the clinch, Sadorra hits a vicious knee to the face!
>Fueki has been cut under her eye.
>Using the clinch, Sadorra hits a vicious knee to the face!
>Emiri Fueki doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Sadorra.
>Round three begins!
>Sadorra avoids a punch and scores with a clean jab.
>Sadorra counters a punch by hitting a solid punch.
>Fueki keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Sadorra comes in closer to press the issue.
>Sadorra throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Fueki tries to avoid Sadorra.
>Sadorra can't get the takedown, Fueki was too quick to back away.
>Daniela Sadorra looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Fueki misses with a punch.
>The fight slows as Sadorra sits back and allows Fueki to circle.
>Sadorra snaps off a crisp jab.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Fueki throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>The fight slows as Sadorra sits back and allows Fueki to circle.
>A quick one-two combination from Fueki only finds gloves.
>Time slips away as Sadorra doesn't press Fueki, allowing her to circle.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Sadorra, but only a 10-9.
>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has Sadorra as the winner.
>Judge #2 has Sadorra as the winner.
>Judge #3 has given Sadorra the win.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Daniela Sadorra!

Official Result: Daniela Sadorra defeats Emiri 'Firehouse' Fueki (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.


Undercard: 'Stunning' Steph Smith squares off with 'Lost Innocence' Leslie Myers

>Round one begins!
>Myers waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a clean punch.
>Myers avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a clean punch.
>Myers catches Smith moving in with a jab.
>Smith throws a flurry of punches but Myers steps back and avoids them.
>Myers avoids a jab.
>Myers steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Smith throws out a quick jab.
>Myers quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Myers avoids a leg kick and scores with a crisp jab.
>Myers throws out a quick jab.
>Not letting Myers settle, Smith moves in closer.
>Smith throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>A counter punch catches Smith hard, putting her down!
>Myers dives in and gets ready to unload on Smith.
>Myers pounds away...but Smith is resilient, and survives the onslaught of strikes.
>Myers winds up in side control.
>Myers keeps Smith guessing with a few quick strikes.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Myers keeps Smith guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Myers tries to ensare Smith in an armbar.
>Smith doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.
>Smith tries a sweep from side control.
>The sweep works, but only results in both fighters ending up scrambling back to their feet.
>Myers circles as she plans her next move.
>Not letting up, Smith quickly steps in closer to attack Myers.
>There's a takedown attempt from Smith.
>A counter punch catches Smith hard, putting her down!
>Myers is quickly by the side of the dazed Smith, looking to unload with punches.
>Down comes the punches! Smith, tenacious personified, refuses to be beaten and somehow survives the onslaught!
>Myers eventually has to stop, and finds herself settled in side control.
>Myers aims a couple of punches at Smith, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Smith takes the opportunity well and manages to pull guard.
>Myers fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Smith gets the double underhooks in and pulls Myers close, controlling her well.
>Myers fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Myers fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Myers begins trying to pass the guard.
>She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>That round belonged to Myers to the tune of 10-8.
>And here we go, round two!
>Myers steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Smith throws out a quick jab.
>Myers doesn't let Smith settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>Myers avoids a flurry of punches.
>Myers catches Smith with a crisp jab.
>Myers steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Smith throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Not letting Smith settle, Myers moves in closer.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Smith tries for a series of strikes but Myers moves out of range.
>Smith grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, down goes Myers! She pulls guard though.
>In guard, Smith begins working to pass to side control.
>Myers is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Smith firmly in guard.
>Myers tries to sweep Smith but doesn't get anywhere.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Smith begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Myers is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Smith firmly in guard.
>Smith blocks Myers as she tries a sweep from the guard.
>Smith tries to pass the guard.
>After a struggle, she gets to half guard.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I think Smith took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>Round three begins!
>Smith shoots in for a takedown.
>A counter punch catches Smith hard, putting her down!
>Myers dives in and gets ready to unload on Smith.
>Myers lands with some hard punches...but Smith somehow survives the attack.
>Myers winds up in half guard.
>Myers throws a few half-hearted punches as she takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Myers throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.
>Smith attempts to sweep Myers.
>Myers gets swept out of half guard, but scrambles back to her feet to face Smith.
>Myers fires off a looping punch, but Smith avoids it.
>Smith doesn't let Myers settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>Steph Smith is breathing very hard.
>Smith throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Myers.
>Myers tries to avoid the takedown.
>Smith doesn't get the takedown, Myers avoided it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Myers avoids a flurry of punches and hits a stinging jab
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Smith.
>Myers counters with a punch that catches Smith flush...and she goes down!
>Myers doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Smith recovers her wits quickly.
>Myers steps back and allows Smith to stand back up.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Smith looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Myers.
>Myers finds herself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Smith attempts to take down Myers from the grapple.
>Myers tries to hook a guillotine as Smith goes for the takedown.
>Smith gets the takedown! Myers pulls guard.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Myers.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has given Myers the win.
>Judge #2: Myers.
>Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Myers.
>Making 'Lost Innocence' Leslie Myers the winner by unanimous decision!


Official Result: 'Lost Innocence' Leslie Myers defeats 'Stunning' Steph Smith (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.


Undercard: 'The Assassin' Sadakuno Katoh battles Helio

>Round one begins!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Helio.
>Katoh tries to avoid the takedown.
>Katoh avoids the takedown attempt.
>A straight punch from Katoh fails to land.
>Not letting Katoh settle, Helio moves in closer.
>Helio looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Katoh ends up grappling for supremacy with Helio.
>Katoh tries to wriggle free, but Helio controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Helio uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Katoh.
>Helio is trying to muscle Katoh up against the ropes.
>Helio manages it, and controls Katoh up against the ropes.
>Katoh is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>Katoh gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.
>Katoh gets caught with two knee strikes to the side of the stomach.
>Helio catches Katoh with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Helio tries to use some dirty boxing, but Katoh uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
>Helio steps back to achieve some separation from Katoh and gets ready to strike.
>Katoh takes a jab.
>Helio uses a combination of three punches to get Katoh to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Katoh sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Katoh avoids the takedown attempt.
>Katoh throws a jab but Helio avoids it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Helio snaps off a crisp jab.
>Helio comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Katoh.
>Helio can't get close enough to grapple, Katoh makes sure to keep out of range.
>Helio hits a jab.
>Helio looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Katoh.
>Katoh ends up grappling for supremacy with Helio.
>Helio is aiming to get Katoh into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Helio achieves it, Katoh could not fight out of it.
>Using the clinch, Helio hits a vicious knee to the face! Katoh crumples to the ground, out cold!
>Helio takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Official Result: Helio defeats 'The Assassin' Sadakuno Katoh (Knock Out in 8:01 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Undercard: Masato 'Heart' Wai takes on Norberto

>We are underway!
>Wai looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Norberto.
>He pulls Norberto into a grapple.
>Wai tries to wrestle Norberto backward and up against the ropes.
>Wai achieves it, pinning Norberto to the ropes.
>Norberto is trapped against the ropes and held there by Wai for almost a minute.
>Wai goes to use some dirty boxing, but Norberto is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
>Wai pins Norberto up against the ropes and controls him for almost a full minute.
>Norberto is trapped against the ropes and held there by Wai for roughly thirty seconds.
>Wai tries to smother Norberto against the ropes with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Wai against the ropes instead.
>With the ropes trapping Wai, Norberto looks to try and take him down.
>Wai digs in and manages to defend the takedown, but Norberto does manage to get behind him.
>Wai is in danger as Norberto tries to climb up his back and apply a choke of some kind.
>Norberto cannot get the choke applied, Wai fought him off.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>With the ropes trapping Wai, Norberto, holding him from behind, looks to try and take him down.
>Wai digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Norberto tries to take Wai down from behind.
>Norberto tries hard but cannot get Wai off of his feet.
>With Wai stuck against the ropes, Norberto tries to complete a takedown from behind.
>Wai keeps his composure, and Norberto cannot get past his takedown defence.
>Grappling from behind, Norberto tries to get up onto the back of Wai to apply a choke.
>Wai goes underneath, causing Norberto to go over and end up flat on his back.
>Wai stands back and allows Norberto to stand back up.
>Norberto steps back to avoid a jab.
>Wai bobs and weaves.
>Norberto comes in closer to press the issue.
>Norberto uses a combination of three punches to get Wai to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Wai stuffed it and then works into a clinch position.
>Using his wrestling skills, Wai is trying to push Norberto up against the ropes.
>Wai achieves it, pinning Norberto to the ropes.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Wai smothers Norberto against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>Wai tries to use dirty boxing against Norberto, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
>Norberto doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>The time runs out on round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Wai.
>We are back underway!
>Wai looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Norberto.
>Norberto seems happy to grapple with Wai.
>Wai is trying to muscle Norberto up against the ropes.
>Wai manages it, and controls Norberto up against the ropes.
>Breathing very hard, Masato Wai is looking ragged.
>Wai tries to use some dirty boxing, but Norberto uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.
>Norberto is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Norberto is controlled up against the ropes for about thirty seconds.
>Wai tries to maintain control, but Norberto wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Wai ends up backed against the ropes.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>With Wai stuck against the ropes, Norberto tries to complete a takedown.
>Wai digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Masato Wai looks very, very tired.
>Norberto looks very, very tired.
>With the ropes trapping Wai, Norberto looks to try and take him down.
>Norberto has to struggle for it, but is eventually rewarded with the takedown.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Time slips away as Norberto successfully keeps Wai stuck against the ground.
>Time slips away as Norberto successfully keeps Wai stuck against the ground.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Wai, but only a 10-9.
>We are back underway!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Norberto.
>Wai sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is completed, Wai is on his back and pulls guard.
>Norberto looks totally gassed.
>Norberto looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Wai tries to get double underhooks on Norberto so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>Norberto looks to get past the guard.
>Wai comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Norberto in guard.
>Wai tries to pull Norberto in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>Norberto attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Norberto doesn't allow Wai to lock him up with double underhooks.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Norberto lies on top of Wai, basically smothering him.
>Norberto is trying to pass guard.
>Norberto isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Norberto doesn't allow Wai to lock him up with double underhooks.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Norberto smothers Wai with his body by pushing forward and down.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Norberto, but only a 10-9.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has given Wai the win.
>Judge #2 has called it a victory for Wai.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Wai.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Masato 'Heart' Wai!

Official Result: Masato 'Heart' Wai defeats Norberto (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

Undercard: Hiro Arai takes on Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto

>Round one begins!
>Fujimoto comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Arai.
>Fujimoto grapples with Arai, who made no attempt to escape.
>Fujimoto tries to wrestle Arai backward and up against the ropes.
>Arai ends up backed against the ropes.
>Fujimoto tries to keep him pressed up against the ropes with wrestling, but Arai isn't allowing it.
>Arai tries for a standing guillotine, but Fujimoto pulls free to quickly.
>Fujimoto tries to smother him against the ropes with wrestling, but can't keep control of Arai who is fighting it.
>Fujimoto tries to keep him pressed up against the ropes with wrestling, but Arai isn't allowing it.
>Arai sees the opportunity for a standing guillotine, but Fujimoto saw it coming and swiftly blocked it.
>Arai wrestles back against Fujimoto, turning him around so that he now has his back to the ropes.
>Arai keeps Fujimoto up against the ropes with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control.
>Arai looks for a trip takedown.
>Fujimoto digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Arai uses dirty boxing to punish Fujimoto while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Arai uses dirty boxing to punish Fujimoto while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>With the ropes trapping Fujimoto, Arai looks to try and take him down.
>Fujimoto shows stubborn resistance and Arai cannot complete the takedown.
>Arai pins Fujimoto up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Arai tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Fujimoto uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
>Fujimoto is trapped against the ropes and Arai punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Arai tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Fujimoto uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.
>Arai attempts to wrestle Fujimoto to the ground.
>Fujimoto shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, and eventually turns it so that Arai is the one with his back to the ropes.
>Fujimoto tries to hit Arai with a knee strike, but Arai takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Fujimoto is the one backed against the ropes.
>Fujimoto is trapped against the ropes and Arai punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>With Fujimoto stuck against the ropes, Arai tries to complete a takedown.
>Fujimoto does his best to grab a guillotine, but Arai fights it off and succeeds with the takedown.
>Hiro Arai looks very tired out there.
>Arai attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Arai gets past, but Fujimoto stops him at half guard.
>Arai fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Fujimoto tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Arai.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Arai fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Arai blocks Fujimoto as he tries a transition to full guard.
>Arai keeps Fujimoto guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Arai, 10-9 on my card.
>We are back underway!
>Fujimoto counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a clean punch.
>Arai throws a kick to the body but Fujimoto avoids it.
>Arai eats a jab as he steps in.
>Fujimoto circles as he plans his next move.
>Arai comes in closer to press the issue.
>Arai comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Fujimoto.
>Fujimoto tries to counter Arai with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Arai switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>Fujimoto doesn't let Arai settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Fujimoto scores with a jab that stops Arai getting too close.
>A straight jab by Fujimoto keeps Arai from advancing.
>The fight slows as Arai sits back and allows Fujimoto to circle.
>Hiro Arai looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Fujimoto keeps Arai back with a crisp jab.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Arai scores with a head kick, but cannot knock Fujimoto down!
>Arai comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Fujimoto sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Fujimoto saw it coming and got out of range.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>There was very little to separate them in that round, but I'll give that one 10-9 to Arai.
>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Fujimoto counters a jab by hitting a nice sequence of jabs.
>Arai throws a barrage of big punches but Fujimoto is quick to move out of range.
>Fujimoto moves away from a high kick and counters with a stinging jab
>Fujimoto steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Fujimoto counters a body kick by hitting a crisp punch.
>Hiro Arai looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Fujimoto keeps Arai from advancing with a crisp jab.
>Fujimoto catches an oncoming Arai with a crisp jab.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Arai steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Fujimoto quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Fujimoto slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Fujimoto scores with a jab.
>Fujimoto moves away from a high kick and counters with a jab to the cheek.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Arai hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Fujimoto quickly steps in closer to attack Arai.
>Fujimoto slips out of the way of a head kick.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Fujimoto.
>Here come the official decisions.
>Judge #1: Arai.
>Judge #2: Arai.
>Judge #3: Arai.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Hiro Arai!

Official Result: Hiro Arai defeats Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Undercard:'White Hope' Kafu Bunya will take on Heikichi Shimizu


>The fight begins!
>A quick one-two combination from Shimizu only finds gloves.
>Not letting up, Bunya quickly steps in closer to attack Shimizu.
>Bunya hits a jab.
>Bunya shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Bunya doesn't get the takedown, Shimizu saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Shimizu looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Shimizu walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Bunya scores with a series of quick punches.
>Bunya is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Shimizu.
>Bunya grapples with Shimizu, who made no attempt to escape.
>Using his wrestling skills, Shimizu is trying to push Bunya up against the ropes.
>Shimizu achieves it, pinning Bunya to the ropes.
>Shimizu keeps Bunya up against the ropes with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control.
>Bunya is controlled up against the ropes for about thirty seconds.
>Shimizu attempts to wrestle Bunya to the ground.
>Bunya does get taken down, unable to grab the guillotine that he was looking for.
>Shimizu fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Shimizu keeps Bunya guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Bunya tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Shimizu.
>Shimizu fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Shimizu throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Bunya works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet.
>Shimizu slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Bunya, but can't follow up.
>Bunya doesn't let Shimizu settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Bunya comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Shimizu stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Bunya into a clinch.
>Shimizu attempts to take down Bunya from the grapple.
>Shimizu doesn't get the takedown, Bunya instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>Bunya tries to pick Shimizu up for a slam.
>Shimizu squirms out of it and takes down Bunya, taking his back!
>Shimizu attempts to set up an rear naked choke on Bunya.
>Shimizu flattens Bunya out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
>By Submission, the winner is Shimizu!

Official Result: Heikichi Shimizu defeats 'White Hope' Kafu Bunya (Submission in 8:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Undercard:Atep of Indonesia battles Shizuya Nakae


>>There's the opening bell!
>Atep hits a flurry of quick punches on Nakae.
>Atep uses a body kick on Nakae.
>Nakae looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Atep uses his strikes to stop Nakae from getting close enough to grapple.
>Atep attacks Nakae with a series of quick jabs.
>Nakae looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Atep is too quick, and manages to hit Nakae with a good clean jab.
>Nakae gets caught with a series of quick punches and has to back off.
>Atep stings Nakae with a series of quick punches.
>A straight punch from Atep fails to land.
>Nakae doesn't let Atep settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Nakae.
>The takedown is successful, Atep pulls guard.
>Nakae begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Atep comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Nakae in guard.
>Atep gets the double underhooks in and pulls Nakae close, controlling him well.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Nakae attempts to pass guard.
>Atep comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Nakae in guard.
>Atep smothers Nakae with close control, stopping him from posturing up.
>Nakae looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Atep tries to get double underhooks on Nakae so that he can get some control, but can't get them.
>Nakae attempts to pass guard.
>Atep comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Nakae in guard.
>Atep tries to switch to a butterfly guard, but Nakae prevents it.
>Nakae throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Nakae looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Atep is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Nakae firmly in guard.
>Atep grabs Nakae and draws him in close, smothering him.
>The time runs out on round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Atep.
>We are back underway!
>Atep throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Nakae.
>Atep can't get the takedown, Nakae defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Atep smothers Nakae when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>Atep looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Atep doesn't get the takedown, Nakae blocked it.
>Atep, controlling the grapple with Nakae, goes for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Nakae blocked Atep.
>Atep attempts to take down Nakae from the grapple.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Nakae blocked Atep.
>Atep looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Atep doesn't get the takedown, Nakae blocked it.
>Atep attempts to take down Nakae from the grapple.
>He has the takedown; Nakae didn't even seem to fight it, and simply pulls guard.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Nakae is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Atep off of him.
>Atep throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>The clock runs down as Nakae is being smothered against the ground by Atep.
>Atep fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Nakae tries to sweep Atep.
>The sweep works, but only results in both fighters ending up scrambling back to their feet.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Nakae is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Atep.
>Atep counters with a jab that catches Nakae hard.
>Atep comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Nakae saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>Atep gets the takedown! Nakae pulls guard.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I have to give that round to Atep, but only a 10-9.
>We are back underway!
>Moving in closer, Nakae looks like he may want to wrestle Atep.
>Atep counters with a jab that catches Nakae hard.
>Nakae gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Atep uses a sharp body kick.
>Nakae narrowly misses Atep with an uppercut.
>Not letting Nakae settle, Atep moves in closer.
>Atep looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Nakae sees a chance for a takedown attempt, and Atep, caught by surprise, has to pull guard.
>Nakae throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Nakae looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Using his leg strength to push Nakae back a bit, Atep looks to scramble for position.
>Nakae seizes the opportunity, Atep was too slow and can do no more than turtle up with his opponent on top.
>Atep of Indonesia is breathing very hard.
>Nakae pounds away with punches, but Atep absorbs them and manages to stand back up.
>Nakae uses a combination of three punches to get Atep to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Atep tries to step away from the takedown.
>Atep avoids the takedown attempt.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Nakae is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Atep.
>Atep keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I think Nakae took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>Judge #1 has given Atep the win.
>Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Atep.
>Judge #3 has Atep as the winner.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Atep of Indonesia!

Official Result: Atep of Indonesia defeats Shizuya Nakae (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Headline: Jonathan 'The Locust' Huang competes against Jerezo


>Round one begins!
>Huang catches Jerezo with a flurry of small strikes.
>Jerezo throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Huang attempts to snare Jerezo in a guillotine off the takedown.
>Jerezo gets the takedown, but Huang has the guillotine choke!
>The guillotine is fully sunk in, Jerezo has no option but to tap out!
>By Submission, the winner is Huang!

Official Result: Jonathan 'The Locust' Huang defeats Jerezo (Submission in 1:16 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.


Co-Main Event: Sho Kitabatake battles Jin 'The Tsunami' Katou

>There's the opening bell!
>Kitabatake looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Katou into a grapple.
>The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.
>Katou keeps Kitabatake from advancing with a crisp jab.
>Katou comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Moving in closer, Kitabatake looks like he may want to wrestle Katou.
>Katou is pulled into a grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, Kitabatake is trying to push Katou up against the ropes.
>Kitabatake does it, Katou is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Kitabatake tries to keep him pressed up against the ropes with wrestling, but Katou isn't allowing it.
>Katou manages to slap on a standing guillotine choke, and takes Kitabatake down with it!
>Kitabatake escapes the guillotine.
>Kitabatake attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Katou is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Kitabatake firmly in guard.
>Katou tries to sweep Kitabatake but can't do it.
>Kitabatake throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Kitabatake blocks an attempted sweep.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Kitabatake throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Katou tries to sweep Kitabatake but doesn't get anywhere.
>Kitabatake begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Katou is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Kitabatake firmly in guard.
>Kitabatake blocks an attempted sweep.
>In guard, Kitabatake throws a couple of punches designed to keep Katou guessing.
>In guard, Kitabatake begins working to pass to side control.
>Katou comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Kitabatake in guard.
>Katou tries to smother Kitabatake by holding him, but can't keep control.
>Kitabatake punches down at Katou, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Kitabatake attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Katou is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Kitabatake firmly in guard.
>Katou tries to sweep Kitabatake but doesn't get anywhere.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Kitabatake attempts to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Kitabatake blocks an attempted sweep.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I have to give that round to Kitabatake, but only a 10-9.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Katou.
>Kitabatake tries to step away from the takedown.
>Katou gets the takedown! Kitabatake pulls guard.
>Katou attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Kitabatake is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Katou firmly in guard.
>Kitabatake tries to ensare Katou in a triangle.
>The triangle is deeply applied, Katou has to tap before he is put to sleep!
>The winner, by Submission; Sho Kitabatake!

Official Result: Sho Kitabatake defeats Jin 'The Tsunami' Katou (Submission in 1:16 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.


Main Event: Palmer 'Daddy Bear' Lette goes up against 'The Street Fighter' Leon Banks

>And here we go!
>Lette hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Banks doesn't let Lette settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Lette looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Lette can't get near enough to engage, Banks uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Banks counters a jab by hitting a clean jab.
>Banks uses a nice jab to prevent Lette from getting closer.
>Banks shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Lette tries to step away from the takedown.
>Banks can't get the takedown, Lette was too quick to back away.
>Lette looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>To counter, Banks throws a big strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Lette looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Banks.
>Lette is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter punch.
>Banks comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Lette stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the ropes instead.
>Banks steps back from Lette and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Lette tries for a body kick but Banks moves out of range.
>Lette is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Banks.
>Lette grabs Banks and pulls him into a grapple.
>Lette uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Banks.
>Using his wrestling skills, Lette is trying to push Banks up against the ropes.
>Lette achieves it, pinning Banks to the ropes.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Lette steps back to achieve some separation from Banks and gets ready to strike.
>Lette avoids a quick jab and hits a crisp punch.
>A straight punch from Banks fails to land.
>Lette quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Lette looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Banks.
>Banks finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Lette is looking to muscle Banks back against the ropes.
>Banks ends up backed against the ropes.
>Banks is controlled up against the ropes for over a minute, completely unable to break free.
>Lette smothers Banks against the ropes, easily keeping solid control for a minute or more.
>Breathing very hard, Palmer Lette is looking ragged.
>Lette keeps Banks up against the ropes with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Lette pins Banks up against the ropes and controls him for the remainder of the round.
>Palmer Lette seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That was a 10-8 to Lette on my card, Banks was well behind.
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Banks catches an oncoming Lette with a crisp jab.
>Lette comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Banks.
>Lette gets caught with a punch though, and he is momentarily wobbly!
>Lette moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.
>Banks avoids a flurry of punches and hits a jab to the cheek.
>Banks steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Banks catches Lette with a solid jab.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Lette is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Banks.
>Lette gets caught with a punch though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes!
>Banks sees his chance and tries to secure side control.
>Lette has recovered enough to pull Banks into a tight clinch on the ground, preventing him from firing off any strikes.
>Banks starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>Banks shifts to mount.
>Banks pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Lette.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Banks unloads with big punches from the mount, but Lette is able to deal with most of them.
>Banks pounds away from the mount with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on Lette.
>Lette has been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.
>Banks pounds away from the mount with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on Lette.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>Close, but that round goes to Banks, 10-9 on my card.
>We are back underway!
>Banks avoids a flurry of punches and hits a crisp jab.
>Palmer Lette looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Lette tries for a jab but Banks moves out of range.
>Banks avoids a jab and scores with a jab to the cheek.
>Lette looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Banks.
>Banks ends up grappling for supremacy with Lette.
>Banks gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Lette uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.
>Lette tries to wrestle Banks backward and up against the ropes.
>Lette manages it, and controls Banks up against the ropes.
>Lette uses dirty boxing to punish Banks while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Leon Banks is looking really tired.
>Banks is trapped against the ropes and held there by Lette, with apparent ease, for over a minute.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Lette smothers Banks against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Banks is trapped against the ropes and held there by Lette until the round ends.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>I have to give that round to Lette, but only a 10-9.
>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 gives the result in favour of Lette.
>Judge #2 has given Lette the win.
>Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Lette.
>Palmer 'Daddy Bear' Lette wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Palmer 'Daddy Bear' Lette defeats 'The Street Fighter' Leon Banks (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.






- Katou looks like he's was a product of hype rather than skill, I expected him to win, now hes got a long road back to get another shot at the belt.
- Lets face it, this card was one of those cards that we had to get through, ton of good young talent was showcased on the undercard, so not a total loss.
- Pay-Per-View: 59,798 buys for revenue of $239,192
- show rating: Very Poor

[Makhai]

Avatar issues press release.
bloodynose.com - ALPHA-1 announced Sunday that Yukichi Sato, has been released from the final fight on his contract.

In happier news, they announced the signing of "The Prodigy" Manuel Silva, to a 10 fight deal, with 5 guaranteed fights. No word on first opponent for the talented young Brazilian, but names like Caca de Andrade, and Toson Ono have been tossed around. More news as we get it.

[Makhai]

Avatar announce first TV card.

Bushido Saturday, 31-6-1999, from Tokyo Dome, in Tokyo Japan.
Main Event: Layla Holmes vs. Thea Higgins for the ALPHA-1 Women's Title
Co-Event: Ikku Funaki vs. Gabriel Gallego (WW)
Headline: Ikuhisa Tamura vs. Khru Duangjan (HW)
Undercard: Chuck Dooley vs. Randall Donnelly (HW)
Undercard: Kimie Igrashi vs. Eiko Shiokawa (Women's)

Preliminary Card

Kyuwa Itou vs. Bernard Blue (MW)
Wade LeCavalier vs. Ukyo Narita (MW)
Maya Komagata vs. Honey Due (Women's)
Chisaki vs. Clare Peyton (Women's)
Setsuko Henmi vs. Tabitha Cameron (Women's)

[Makhai]

Bushido
Saturday, Week 4, June 1999
from Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Attendance: 3,666 ($219,960)

Prelim: Setsuko Henmi competes against 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron

>The fight begins!
>Cameron throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Cameron is surprised by a countering jab that springs out of nowhere, but she avoids it at the last second.
>Cameron throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Henmi doesn't press the issue, allowing Cameron to circle.
>Cameron bobs and weaves.
>Time slips away as Henmi doesn't press Cameron, allowing her to circle.
>Cameron uses a combination of three punches to get Henmi to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>To counter, Henmi fires off a strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Cameron counters a jab with a crisp jab.
>Cameron sneaks a glance at her corner.
>Time slips away as Henmi doesn't press Cameron, allowing her to circle.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Cameron.
>Henmi stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Cameron up close into a clinch.
>Henmi tries to wrestle Cameron backward and up against the ropes.
>Henmi manages it, and controls Cameron up against the ropes.
>Henmi keeps Cameron up against the ropes with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control.
>Henmi smothers Cameron against the ropes, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Henmi tries to keep her up against the ropes with wrestling, but Cameron reverses so that she is the one in control.
>Cameron attempts to wrestle Henmi to the ground.
>Henmi digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>With Henmi stuck against the ropes, Cameron tries to complete a takedown.
>Henmi will not go down, she blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Cameron.
>With the ropes trapping Henmi, Cameron looks to try and take her down.
>Henmi shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, and eventually turns it so that Cameron is the one with her back to the ropes.
>Setsuko Henmi is breathing very hard.
>Cameron wrestles back against Henmi, turning her around so that she now has her back to the ropes.
>Cameron pins Henmi up against the ropes and easily controls her for well over a minute.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Cameron attempts to wrestle Henmi to the ground.
>Cameron does eventually get Henmi to the ground, but almost got caught in a guillotine on the way down.
>Cameron begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>She passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Cameron, 10-9 on my card.
>And here we go, round two!
>Henmi throws a barrage of big punches but Cameron is quick to move out of range.
>Cameron catches Henmi with a solid jab.
>Henmi throws a flurry of punches but Cameron steps back and avoids them.
>Cameron slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Setsuko Henmi seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Cameron scores with a jab that stops Henmi getting too close.
>Cameron smashes Henmi with a huge punch, but she stays on her feet!
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Cameron uses the jab.
>Cameron catches an oncoming Henmi with a crisp jab.
>Cameron hits an enormous punch, shaking Henmi but not putting her down!
>Cameron hits an enormous punch, shaking Henmi but not putting her down!
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Cameron keeps Henmi from advancing with a crisp jab.
>Cameron slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Henmi throws a barrage of big punches but Cameron is quick to move out of range.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Cameron.
>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Cameron.
>Cameron doesn't get the takedown, Henmi saw it coming and was equal to it.
>Henmi throws a flurry of punches but Cameron steps back and avoids them.
>Henmi bobs and weaves.
>Not letting up, Cameron steps in closer to pressure Henmi into action.
>Tabitha Cameron doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Henmi tries for a jab but Cameron moves out of range.
>Henmi narrowly misses Cameron with an uppercut.
>The fight slows as Cameron sits back and allows Henmi to circle.
>Setsuko Henmi looks totally gassed.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Cameron uses a nice jab to prevent Henmi from getting closer.
>Henmi glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>It seems that Cameron is happy to let Henmi circle for the moment.
>Cameron shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is stuffed, so Cameron has to go to settle for pushing Henmi up against the ropes.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Cameron attempts to wrestle Henmi to the ground.
>Cameron tries hard but cannot get Henmi off of her feet, and winds up reversed and with her back to the ropes.
>Henmi attempts to establish some dominance with her wrestling, but Cameron is too hard to keep controlled against the ropes.
>Henmi suddenly finds a guillotine choke slapped on her, and she gets pulled down to the ground in it!
>Henmi needn't panic as there's only a few seconds left and so the guillotine won't force the tap!
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>Close, but that round goes to Henmi, 10-9 on my card.
>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>Judge #1 has called it a victory for Cameron.
>Judge #2 has called it a victory for Cameron.
>Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Cameron.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron!

Official Result: 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron defeats Setsuko Henmi (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.



Prelim:Chisaki Gojo squares off with Clare Peyton

>We are underway!
>Gojo circles as she plans her next move.
>It seems that Peyton is happy to let Gojo circle for the moment.
>Gojo looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>They start grappling, Peyton looks happy to engage Gojo at close quarters.
>Using her wrestling skills, Gojo is trying to push Peyton up against the ropes.
>Gojo manages it, and controls Peyton up against the ropes.
>Gojo breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Peyton.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Peyton attempts to take down Gojo from the grapple.
>Peyton can't get the takedown, as Gojo wrestles her way into a dominant position.
>Gojo is trying to push Peyton so that her back is up against the ropes.
>Peyton ends up backed against the ropes.
>Gojo moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Gojo is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Peyton.
>Strikes from Peyton keep Gojo from stepping in too close, and she is forced to step back.
>Peyton waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a jab to the cheek.
>Peyton throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Gojo.
>The takedown doesn't work, Gojo stuffed it and then works into a clinch position.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Gojo is trying to push Peyton so that her back is up against the ropes.
>Gojo does it, Peyton is stuck with her back to the ropes.
>Gojo breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Peyton.
>Peyton counters a wayward jab with a solid jab.
>Peyton counters a flurry of punches by hitting a crisp punch.
>Peyton throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Gojo stuffed it.
>Peyton throws out a quick jab.
>Gojo doesn't press the issue, allowing Peyton to circle.
>Peyton slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Gojo, but can't follow up.
>The fight slows as Gojo sits back and allows Peyton to circle.
>Peyton snaps off a jab that catches Gojo stepping in.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Peyton catches Gojo with a flurry of small strikes.
>Gojo circles as she plans her next move.
>Peyton comes in closer to press the issue.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>Close, but that round goes to Gojo, 10-9 on my card.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Gojo misses with a punch.
>Not letting Gojo settle at all, Peyton comes in closer.
>Peyton catches Gojo with a solid jab.
>Peyton throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Gojo.
>The takedown is successful, Gojo pulls guard.
>Chisaki Gojo is looking really tired.
>Peyton begins trying to pass the guard.
>She does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Peyton tries to lock Gojo into an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Gojo has to tap out!
>The winner, by Submission, is Clare Peyton!

Official Result: Clare Peyton defeats Chisaki Gojo (Submission in 2:29 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.


Prelim: Maya 'Vampiro' Komagata battles 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due

>We are underway!
>Komagata throws a kick to the body but Due avoids it.
>Due uses a nice jab to prevent Komagata from getting closer.
>There's a takedown attempt from Komagata.
>Due sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Komagata can't get the takedown, Due was too quick to back away.
>Due snaps off a jab that catches Komagata coming in.
>Komagata comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Due.
>Due uses her strikes to stop Komagata from getting close enough to grapple.
>Due circles around Komagata.
>Komagata presses in closer to attack.
>Komagata throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Due.
>Komagata walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Due scores with a jab that stops Komagata getting too close.
>Komagata tries for a jab but Due moves out of range.
>Due counters a missed punch with a straight punch.
>Due gets Komagata with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Not letting Due settle, Komagata moves in closer.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Komagata.
>Due counters with a jab that catches Komagata hard.
>Due avoids a flurry of punches and hits a jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Komagata.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Due blocked Komagata.
>Due avoids a low kick.
>Backing out of range, Due circles tentatively.
>Komagata presses in closer to attack.
>Komagata shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Due tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Due saw it coming and got out of range.
>Komagata takes a jab to the cheek.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Due steps back to avoid a jab.
>A straight jab by Due keeps Komagata from advancing.
>Komagata doesn't let Due settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I think Due took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Due uses a jab to keep Komagata back.
>Due counters a punch by hitting a clean jab.
>Due counters a punch by hitting a crisp punch.
>Due waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a punch.
>Due sneaks a glance at her corner.
>Komagata quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Komagata is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Due.
>Komagata can't get near enough to engage, Due uses strikes to keep her out of range.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Due avoids a body kick.
>Due bobs and weaves.
>Komagata quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Komagata chooses to shoot in on Due.
>Due attempts to avoid Komagata as she shoots in.
>Komagata can't get the takedown, Due was too quick to back away.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Due.
>Komagata stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Due up close into a clinch.
>Komagata tries to wrestle Due backward and up against the ropes.
>Komagata achieves it, pinning Due to the ropes.
>Maya Komagata is breathing very hard.
>Komagata looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Due fights it every inch of the way.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Due 10-9.
>We are back underway!
>Due fires off an uppercut just as Komagata ducked down, and it hits right on the point of the jaw! Down goes Komagata!
>Due moves quickly to be by the side of Komagata and looks to rain down strikes.
>Due rains down bombs on Komagata, who isn't able to offer any resistance, and the referee has no alternative but to end the fight!
>By TKO, the winner is Due!


Official Result: 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due defeats Maya 'Vampiro' Komagata (TKO in 0:45 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.


Prelim: Wade 'The Mantis' LeCavalier competes against 'The Japanese Cowboy' Ukyo Narita

>Round one begins!
>There's a takedown attempt from Narita.
>Narita is surprised by a big countering punch, but he avoids it at the last second.
>LeCavalier avoids a straight right and hits a clean jab.
>LeCavalier fires off a looping punch, but Narita avoids it.
>Narita doesn't let LeCavalier settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Narita uses a combination of three punches to get LeCavalier to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>LeCavalier throws a big punch as a counter, but it misses the target.
>Narita takes a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee.
>LeCavalier comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Narita.
>Narita finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Narita tries to wriggle free, but LeCavalier controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Narita tries to wriggle free, but LeCavalier controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>LeCavalier uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Narita as they grapple.
>Narita tries to wriggle free, but LeCavalier controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>LeCavalier hits Narita with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>LeCavalier uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Narita as they grapple.
>LeCavalier and Narita break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>LeCavalier moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a stinging leg kick.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>LeCavalier keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Narita steps in closer to force the issue.
>There's a takedown attempt from Narita.
>LeCavalier tries to counter Narita with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Backing out of range, Narita circles tentatively.
>Not letting up, LeCavalier quickly steps in closer to attack Narita.
>They come together and strike, but neither can get past the gloves of the other.
>Narita comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>LeCavalier fires off a strike first, but it the impact is taken by the gloves of Narita.
>LeCavalier counters a missed punch with a nice punch.
>A quick one-two combination from Narita only finds gloves.
>LeCavalier presses in closer to attack.
>Narita chooses to shoot in on LeCavalier.
>LeCavalier attempts to avoid Narita as he shoots in.
>Narita doesn't get the takedown, LeCavalier avoided it.
>Narita throws out a quick jab.
>Not letting Narita settle at all, LeCavalier comes in closer.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>LeCavalier moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a solid jab.
>LeCavalier jabs Narita as he advances.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to LeCavalier, but only a 10-9.
>And here we go, round two!
>A speculative waist-high kick by Narita finds nothing but air.
>LeCavalier doesn't press the issue, allowing Narita to circle.
>LeCavalier circles, looking for an opening.
>Time slips away as Narita doesn't press LeCavalier, allowing him to circle.
>Backing out of range, Narita circles tentatively.
>Time slips away as LeCavalier doesn't press Narita, allowing him to circle.
>Narita throws out a quick jab.
>LeCavalier seems to be waiting for Narita to make a move.
>Wade LeCavalier doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Narita throws three punches in quick succession, but LeCavalier was out of range.
>Not letting Narita settle, LeCavalier moves in closer.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>LeCavalier catches Narita across the side with a hard kick.
>Backing out of range, Narita circles tentatively.
>The fight slows as LeCavalier sits back and allows Narita to circle.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Narita hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>LeCavalier steps in to put some pressure on.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to LeCavalier, but only a 10-9.
>And here we go, round three!
>Narita waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a punch.
>LeCavalier takes a hard leg kick.
>Narita keeps LeCavalier back with a crisp jab.
>Narita counters a flurry of punches with a kick to the body.
>Narita gets LeCavalier with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>LeCavalier seems to be waiting for Narita to make a move.
>Narita fires off a stinging leg kick.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>LeCavalier tries for a series of strikes but Narita moves out of range.
>LeCavalier throws a flurry of punches but Narita steps back and avoids them.
>Narita avoids a quick jab and hits a kick to the ribs.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Narita avoids a jab.
>Narita uses a jab to sting LeCavalier.
>LeCavalier counters a leg kick with a nice sequence of jabs.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Wade LeCavalier has much energy left.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>I think Narita took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has given LeCavalier the win.
>Judge #2 has LeCavalier as the winner.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for LeCavalier.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Wade LeCavalier!

Official Result: Wade 'The Mantis' LeCavalier defeats 'The Japanese Cowboy' Ukyo Narita (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

Prelim: Kyuwa Itou competes against Bernard 'Scud' Blue

>Round one begins!
>Blue gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Itou avoids a jab and scores with a straight punch.
>Blue comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Itou counters with a jab that catches Blue hard.
>Itou keeps Blue from advancing with a crisp jab.
>Itou waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a kick to the ribs.
>Blue comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Itou attempts to avoid Blue as he shoots in.
>The takedown doesn't work, Itou saw it coming and got out of range.
>Itou keeps Blue from advancing with a crisp jab.
>Itou snaps off a jab that catches Blue coming in.
>Blue comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Blue walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Itou counters a flurry of punches with a nice jab.
>Itou hits a swift leg kick on Blue.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Itou hits Blue with a nice jab.
>Itou catches Blue with a scything low kick to the legs.
>Itou stings Blue with a kick to the thigh.
>Itou catches Blue with a solid jab.
>Itou uses a body kick on Blue.
>Blue circles around Itou.
>Itou presses in closer to attack.
>Itou counters a wayward jab with a crisp jab.
>Itou counters a punch by hitting a clean jab.
>Backing out of range, Itou circles tentatively.
>Blue doesn't let Itou settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Blue looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Itou.
>He pulls Itou into a grapple.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Itou gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Blue uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.
>Blue hits Itou with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Blue is looking to muscle Itou back against the ropes.
>Blue does it, Itou is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>I have to give that round to Itou, but only a 10-9.
>Round two begins!
>Blue comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Itou tries to avoid the takedown.
>Blue can't get the takedown, Itou was too quick to back away.
>Blue looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Itou.
>Itou is pulled into a grapple.
>Blue is aiming to get Itou into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Blue manages it, and now controls Itou by the back of the head.
>Itou blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
>Blue tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Itou isn't able to get free of the clinch either.
>Blue misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Itou tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
>Itou blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.
>Blue misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Blue misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
>Breathing very hard, Kyuwa Itou is looking ragged.
>Blue misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Blue.
>We are back underway!
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Blue shoots in for a takedown.
>Itou sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Itou saw it coming and got out of range.
>Blue fires off a looping punch, but Itou avoids it.
>Time slips away as Itou doesn't press Blue, allowing him to circle.
>Itou gets Blue with a nice jab.
>Moving in closer, Blue looks like he may want to wrestle Itou.
>Blue walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Blue steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>Bernard Blue doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Blue shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Blue walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Kyuwa Itou has much energy left.
>Itou scores with a jab.
>Blue slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Itou, but can't follow up.
>The fight slows as Itou sits back and allows Blue to circle.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Blue uses a combination of three punches to get Itou to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Itou counters with a jab that catches Blue hard.
>Blue moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a jab to the cheek.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>I have to give that round to Itou, but only a 10-9.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has called it a victory for Itou.
>Judge #2 has Itou as the winner.
>Judge #3 has Itou as the winner.
>Kyuwa Itou wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Kyuwa Itou defeats Bernard 'Scud' Blue (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Undercard:Kimie 'LoKi' Igarashi will take on 'The Phantom' Eiko Shiokawa

>Round one begins!
>Igarashi uses the jab.
>A quick one-two combination from Shiokawa only finds gloves.
>Igarashi steps in to put some pressure on.
>Igarashi chooses to shoot in on Shiokawa.
>She has the takedown! Shiokawa pulls guard.
>Igarashi lies on top of Shiokawa, basically smothering her.
>Igarashi attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Igarashi isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Igarashi doesn't allow Shiokawa to lock her up with double underhooks.
>Igarashi lies on top of Shiokawa, basically smothering her.
>Igarashi starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Shiokawa tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>A kimura attempt almost catches Igarashi, but Shiokawa eventually has to settle for using it to sweep to side control.
>Shiokawa looks to get a mount.
>She finds herself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Igarashi pulls half guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Shiokawa attempts to pass half guard.
>Igarashi comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Shiokawa in half guard.
>Igarashi reaches over and tries to lock Shiokawa in a guillotine.
>The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Shiokawa has to tap out!
>By Submission, the winner is Igarashi!

Official Result: Kimie 'LoKi' Igarashi defeats 'The Phantom' Eiko Shiokawa (Submission in 6:26 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.


Undercard:Chuck 'The Laughing Man' Dooley goes up against Randall 'Dangerous' Donnelly


>We are underway!
>There's a takedown attempt from Donnelly.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Dooley blocked Donnelly.
>Dooley avoids a punch and scores with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Donnelly circles as he plans his next move.
>Not letting Donnelly settle, Dooley moves in closer.
>Donnelly gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Dooley scores with a series of quick punches.
>Dooley fires off a barrage of big punches, forcing Donnelly back up against the ropes!
>The referee jumps in and saves Donnelly from taking any more shots!
>The winner, by TKO, is Chuck 'The Laughing Man' Dooley!

Official Result: Chuck 'The Laughing Man' Dooley defeats Randall 'Dangerous' Donnelly (TKO in 2:56 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Headline: Ikuhisa Tamura competes against 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan


>We are underway!
>Duangjan swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Duangjan steps back to avoid a jab.
>Duangjan waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a clean punch.
>Duangjan waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a clean jab.
>Duangjan uses a jab to sting Tamura.
>Duangjan avoids a flurry of punches.
>Duangjan uses the jab.
>Duangjan uses a right hook, but misses.
>Tamura steps in to put some pressure on.
>Tamura is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Duangjan.
>Duangjan is pulled into a grapple.
>Duangjan tries to wriggle free, but Tamura controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Tamura is looking to muscle Duangjan back against the ropes.
>Tamura does it, Duangjan is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>Duangjan is trapped against the ropes and held there by Tamura for almost a minute.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Tamura pins Duangjan up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Tamura pins Duangjan up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Tamura tries to maintain control, but Duangjan isn't letting himself get bullied like that.
>Tamura pins Duangjan up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Tamura uses dirty boxing to punish Duangjan while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Tamura tries to maintain control, but Duangjan wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Tamura ends up backed against the ropes.
>Duangjan smothers Tamura against the ropes, then hits him with an elbow strike to the side of the head.
>That strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Tamura.
>Duangjan smothers Tamura against the ropes, then hits him with an elbow strike to the side of the head.
>Duangjan moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Duangjan uses a stiff jab to stop Tamura from advancing.
>Duangjan avoids a flurry of punches.
>Ikuhisa Tamura doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Tamura.
>The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.
>The referee signals for the fight to continue!
>Duangjan bobs and weaves.
>Not letting Duangjan settle at all, Tamura comes in closer.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Moving in closer, Tamura looks like he may want to wrestle Duangjan.
>Tamura walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Duangjan scores with a solid jab.
>Duangjan hits a jab.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>Close, but that round goes to Tamura, 10-9 on my card.
>We are back underway!
>Duangjan avoids a quick jab and hits a great straight punch that lands perfectly on the button, Tamura is out like a light!
>Khru Duangjan takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Official Result: 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan defeats Ikuhisa Tamura (Knock Out in 0:20 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.


Co-Main Event: 'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki will take on 'Mad Dog' Gabriel Gallego

>There's the opening bell!
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Funaki.
>Gallego tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Gallego avoided Funaki.
>Moving in closer, Gallego looks like he may want to wrestle Funaki.
>Funaki finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Gallego is trying to muscle Funaki up against the ropes.
>Funaki ends up backed against the ropes.
>Funaki is trapped against the ropes and Gallego punishes him with a solid elbow strike to the cheek.
>Gallego keeps Funaki up against the ropes with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control.
>Funaki is trapped against the ropes and Gallego punishes him with two big elbow strikes to the face.
>Gallego smothers Funaki against the ropes, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.
>Gallego smothers Funaki against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Gallego smothers Funaki against the ropes, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Funaki is pinned up against the ropes and takes two elbow strikes to the face from the clinch.
>Funaki is controlled up against the ropes for about thirty seconds.
>Gallego pins Funaki up against the ropes and controls him for thirty seconds or so.
>Gallego smothers Funaki against the ropes, keeping solid control for about thirty seconds.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Gallego attempts to hit a knee strike, but Funaki tightens the clinch, preventing the blow from being launched.
>Gallego tries to use some knee from the clinch, but Funaki is able to block them.
>Gallego launches an knee strike but Funaki is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Gallego is the one against the ropes.
>Gallego takes a knee strike just above the hip.
>Funaki smothers Gallego against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>Gallego is trapped against the ropes and held there by Funaki for almost a minute.
>Funaki pins Gallego up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Gallego is trapped against the ropes and Funaki punishes him with a solid elbow strike to the cheek.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Gallego uses his wrestling skills to prevent Funaki from throwing any elbow strikes.
>Gallego waits for Funaki to throw an knee strike, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Funaki now has his back to the ropes.
>Gallego keeps Funaki up against the ropes with wrestling, retaining solid control for the remainder of the round.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>Close, but that round goes to Gallego, 10-9 on my card.
>And here we go, round two!
>Funaki explodes on Gallego, knocking him down with a barrage of big punches!
>Funaki doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Gallego recovers his wits quickly.
>In comes Funaki looking to get some form of ground control.
>Gallego is unable to prevent Funaki from getting side control.
>Funaki throws a few half-hearted punches as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Funaki fires away with punches, and Gallego is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
>With Gallego taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!
>'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: Official Result: 'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki defeats 'Mad Dog' Gabriel Gallego (TKO in 1:54 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic./B]


Main Event:'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins goes head to head with Layla 'The Slayer' Holmes II For the ALPHA-1 Women's Title

>We are underway!
>Higgins looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Holmes.
>Holmes finds herself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Higgins tries to wrestle Holmes backward and up against the ropes.
>Higgins achieves it, pinning Holmes to the ropes.
>Holmes is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Higgins pins Holmes up against the ropes and controls her for thirty seconds or so.
>Higgins keeps Holmes up against the ropes with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control.
>Holmes is controlled up against the ropes and takes a few punches via some dirty boxing.
>Higgins looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Holmes proves too good and manages to turn them around so that she is in the dominant position.
>With Higgins stuck against the ropes, Holmes tries to complete a takedown.
>Holmes tries hard but cannot get Higgins off of her feet.
>Holmes attempts to wrestle Higgins to the ground.
>Holmes can't get the takedown, but does get behind Higgins when she attempts to wriggle free.
>Holmes looks for a trip takedown while holding Higgins from behind.
>Higgins shows stubborn resistance and Holmes cannot complete the takedown.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Holmes tries to take Higgins down from behind.
>Higgins digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>With Higgins stuck against the ropes, Holmes tries to complete a takedown from behind.
>Higgins shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, and manages to turn so that Holmes has her back to the ropes.
>Holmes is controlled up against the ropes for about thirty seconds.
>Higgins keeps Holmes up against the ropes with wrestling, racking up almost a minute of solid control.
>Higgins tries to use some elbows from the clinch, but Holmes is able to stop them.
>Higgins pins Holmes up against the ropes and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Holmes is trapped against the ropes and held there by Higgins for almost a minute.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Holmes is controlled up against the ropes for the little that remains of the round.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.
>Higgins takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card.
>Round two begins!
>Higgins is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Holmes.
>Not wanting to grapple, Holmes uses strikes to keep Higgins at a distance.
>Thea Higgins is looking really tired.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Holmes.
>She has the takedown! Higgins pulls guard.
>Holmes begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>After a struggle, she gets to half guard.
>Holmes aims a couple of punches at Higgins, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Higgins tries to sweep Holmes but doesn't get anywhere.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Holmes attempts to arm triangle Higgins from the top of half guard.
>Higgins stops Holmes from applying it.
>Higgins tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Holmes.
>Holmes begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>She can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Higgins tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Holmes.
>Thea Higgins seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Holmes aims a couple of punches at Higgins, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Holmes fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.
>Holmes blocks Higgins as she tries a sweep from half guard.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Holmes.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Holmes throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>She gets a big takedown and she ends up in half guard.
>Holmes tries to pass the half guard.
>Holmes shows her skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss.
>Holmes tries to lock Higgins in an armbar.
>Holmes gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Higgins has to tap!
>Layla Holmes takes the victory by way of Submission!

[B]Official Result: Layla 'The Slayer' Holmes defeats 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins (Submission in 1:07 of round 3) to retain ALPHA-1 Women's Belt. The match was rated as being Decent.






- This card wasn't very well received by the fans, for reasons I don't understand the card featured four fights they loved and one they didn't, that one was Igarashi vs. Shiokawa which was "disappointing" so I don't get it.
- show rating: Awful

[Makhai]

Avatar announces July card:

ALPHA-1: Dynasty Saturday, 21-7-1999, from Seibu Dome, Tokorozawa City, Japan.

Main Event: Carlos da Guia vs. Xie Ming for the ALPHA-1 Welterweight Title (HW)
Co-Event: Sho Kitabatake vs. Leandro Piquet (LHW)
Headline: Edilberto vs. Jin Katou (LHW)
Undercard: Hiro Arai vs. Sylvester Collins (HW)
Undercard: Sharaku Kon vs. Pete Shilton (LHW)
Undercard: Mikio Inouye vs. Gregory O'Hara (LW)
Undercard: Denbe Ekiguchi vs. Gary Sampson (HW)
Undercard: Zenko Hatakeyama vs. Trevor Murray (LHW)
Undercard: Naoki Itoh vs. Daniil Skala (LHW)

Preliminary Bouts:

Edson Edmilson vs. Manuel Silva (WW)
Chojiro Goto vs. Templeton Crumb (WW)
Bakin Sakamoto vs. Diego Arteta (WW)
Kyoko Junna vs. Saya Ikegami (Women's)
Junko Yamada vs. Shiho Konno (Women's)

[Makhai]

Avatar issues press release.

bloodynose.com - ALPHA-1 announced Sunday that they've stolen away the following fighters at a presser in Tokyo.

Pamela O'Neill
Niko Soldo
Hester Maclean
Jorge Hormazabal
Mike Watson
Yuya Shimizu

The undefeated Mike Watson is the biggest signing, ALPHA-1 brass appear to finally have a contender to the LHW crown.

[Makhai]

ALPHA-1: Dynasty
Saturday, Week 4, July 1999
from Seibu Dome, Tokorozawa City, Japan
Attendance: 6,685 ($334,250)

Prelim: Junko Yamada will battle Shiho 'Snake' Konno

>And here we go!
>Konno counters a punch by hitting a clean jab.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Konno hits a jab.
>Konno swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Konno steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Yamada eats a jab as she steps in.
>Konno counters a punch by hitting a nice punch.
>Yamada tries for a series of strikes but Konno moves out of range.
>Yamada throws a jab but Konno avoids it.
>Yamada avoids a straight right and hits a vicious leg kick.
>Yamada comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>To counter, Konno throws a huge strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Yamada tries to wrestle Konno backward and up against the ropes.
>Yamada manages it, and controls Konno up against the ropes.
>Yamada pins Konno up against the ropes and controls her for thirty seconds or so.
>Konno wrestles back against Yamada, not letting her maintain control for any length of time.
>Yamada tries to maintain control, but Konno wrestles her way out of trouble and turns it so that Yamada ends up backed against the ropes.
>Konno smothers Yamada against the ropes, then hits her with an elbow strike to the side of the head.
>Konno moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Yamada throws a flurry of punches but Konno steps back and avoids them.
>Yamada throws a flurry of punches but Konno steps back and avoids them.
>Konno glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Not letting Konno settle, Yamada moves in closer.
>Yamada shoots in for a takedown.
>Konno attempts to avoid Yamada as she shoots in.
>Yamada doesn't get the takedown, Konno avoided it.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Konno catches an oncoming Yamada with a crisp jab.
>The time runs out on round one.
>That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Konno, 10-9.
>Round two begins!
>Yamada throws a flurry of punches but Konno steps back and avoids them.
>Konno has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches!
>Yamada shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is countered! Konno manages to take Yamada down instead, finishing in her guard.
>Konno is trying to pass guard.
>Yamada comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Konno in guard.
>Yamada tries to get double underhooks on Konno so that she can get some control, but can't get them.
>In guard, Konno throws a couple of punches designed to keep Yamada guessing.
>Yamada tries to smother Konno by holding her, but can't keep control.
>The clock runs down as Yamada is being smothered against the ground by Konno.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Konno attempts to pass guard.
>She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Yamada tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Konno.
>Konno begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Yamada is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Konno firmly in guard.
>Yamada tries to pull Konno in close and smother her, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Konno is trying to pass guard.
>Yamada is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Konno firmly in guard.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That was a close round, but I'm giving it to Yamada, 10-9.
>We are back underway!
>Yamada counters a wayward jab with a kick to the side of the ribs.
>Yamada counters a wayward jab with a barrage of big punches!
>Konno hits a massive punch, knocking Yamada down to the ground!
>Konno moves quickly to be by the side of Yamada and looks to rain down strikes.
>Konno lands with some hard punches...but Yamada somehow survives the attack.
>Konno has to eventually settle for side control.
>Konno fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Konno blocks an attempted sweep.
>Yamada squirms around, preventing Konno from connecting fully with a knee strike attempt.
>Konno begins trying to get herself into mount.
>She can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
>Konno blocks an attempted sweep.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Konno fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Yamada tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Konno.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Konno starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>She can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
>Konno blocks Yamada as she tries a sweep from side control.
>Junko Yamada is looking really tired.
>In side control, Konno begins working to get a mount.
>Yamada tries to sweep from the mount attempt, but gets rolled and gives up her back.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Konno.
>Here come the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has Konno as the winner.
>Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Konno.
>Judge #3 has given Konno the win.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Shiho 'Snake' Konno!

Official Result: Shiho 'Snake' Konno defeats Junko Yamada (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.



Prelim:'Toxic' Kyoko Junna squares off with Saya Ikegami

>There's the opening bell!
>Junna explodes on Ikegami with a barrage of big punches!
>Junna counters a flurry of punches with a jab.
>Ikegami is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Junna.
>Junna keeps herself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>Ikegami catches Junna moving in with a jab.
>Junna throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Time slips away as Ikegami doesn't press Junna, allowing her to circle.
>Junna snaps off a crisp jab.
>Junna catches an oncoming Ikegami with a crisp jab.
>Junna avoids a flurry of punches and hits a jab to the cheek.
>Junna has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches!
>Ikegami avoids a quick jab and hits a barrage of big punches, forcing Junna back!
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Ikegami counters a wayward jab with a flurry of quick punches.
>Junna hits Ikegami with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Ikegami hits a flurry of quick punches on Junna.
>Junna stings Ikegami with a series of quick punches.
>Ikegami stings Junna with a series of quick punches.
>A straight jab by Junna keeps Ikegami from advancing.
>Ikegami seems to be waiting for Junna to make a move.
>Ikegami hits a crisp jab.
>Ikegami catches Junna with a flurry of small strikes.
>Junna does some damage with a barrage of big punches on Ikegami!
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Ikegami hits a jab.
>Ikegami moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.
>Ikegami bobs and weaves.
>Junna doesn't let Ikegami settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>The time runs out on round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Ikegami.
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Ikegami slips out of the way of a jab.
>Ikegami avoids a barrage of punches and hits a jab to the cheek.
>Ikegami side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a kick to the outside of the leg.
>Ikegami avoids a quick jab and hits a body kick.
>Ikegami throws out a quick jab.
>Junna doesn't let Ikegami settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Junna avoids a punch and scores with a nice punch.
>Ikegami steps back to avoid a jab.
>Junna hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>The fight slows as Ikegami sits back and allows Junna to circle.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Ikegami has to cover up and back off after a barrage of big punches!
>Breathing very hard, Kyoko Junna is looking ragged.
>The time runs out on round two.
>An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Ikegami 10-9.
>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Backing out of range, Junna circles tentatively.
>Ikegami comes in closer to press the issue.
>Ikegami slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Junna moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.
>Junna tries for a series of strikes but Ikegami moves out of range.
>Ikegami gets Junna with a nice jab.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Ikegami slips out of the way of a jab.
>Junna circles around Ikegami.
>Ikegami presses in closer to attack.
>Ikegami steps back to avoid a jab.
>Junna throws out a quick jab.
>Ikegami doesn't let Junna settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Ikegami slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>Ikegami uses a nice jab to prevent Junna from getting closer.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>I have to give that round to Ikegami, but only a 10-9.
>Here come the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has Ikegami as the winner.
>Judge #2 has Ikegami as the winner.
>Judge #3 has given Ikegami the win.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Saya Ikegami!


Official Result: Saya Ikegami defeats 'Toxic' Kyoko Junna (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.


Prelim: Bakin Sakamoto will battle Diego 'Apocalypse' Arteta

>The fight begins!
>A quick one-two combination from Arteta only finds gloves.
>Sakamoto seems to be waiting for Arteta to make a move.
>Arteta counters a wayward jab with a punch.
>A straight punch from Arteta fails to land.
>Time slips away as Sakamoto doesn't press Arteta, allowing him to circle.
>Arteta counters a punch by hitting a nice jab.
>Sakamoto steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Not letting Sakamoto settle, Arteta moves in closer.
>Arteta counters an attempted body kick with a jab to the cheek.
>Sakamoto uses a right hook, but misses.
>Not letting Sakamoto settle, Arteta moves in closer.
>Sakamoto steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>Sakamoto throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Not letting up, Arteta quickly steps in closer to attack Sakamoto.
>Arteta catches an oncoming Sakamoto with a crisp jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Sakamoto takes a jab.
>Arteta catches Sakamoto with a solid jab.
>A quick one-two combination from Arteta only finds gloves.
>Time slips away as Sakamoto doesn't press Arteta, allowing him to circle.
>Sakamoto gets Arteta with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Arteta steps in to put some pressure on.
>Sakamoto throws a kick to the body but Arteta avoids it.
>A quick one-two combination from Sakamoto only finds gloves.
>Not letting up, Arteta steps in closer to pressure Sakamoto into action.
>Arteta avoids a flurry of punches.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Arteta finds nothing but air.
>Sakamoto seems to be waiting for Arteta to make a move.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>A straight punch from Arteta fails to land.
>Sakamoto seems to be waiting for Arteta to make a move.
>Arteta gets Sakamoto with a right hand to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Time slips away as Sakamoto doesn't press Arteta, allowing him to circle.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>I think Arteta took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Arteta comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches.
>Arteta looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Arteta grabs Sakamoto and pulls him into a grapple.
>Arteta hits Sakamoto with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Arteta hits Sakamoto with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Arteta and Sakamoto break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Arteta avoids a punch and scores with a clean jab.
>Sakamoto tries for a series of strikes but Arteta moves out of range.
>Arteta counters a wayward jab with a quick series of punches.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Arteta counters a punch by hitting a crisp jab.
>Sakamoto tries for a series of strikes but Arteta moves out of range.
>Arteta counters a body kick by hitting a solid jab.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Sakamoto ducks forward to throw a big punch, but Arteta happens to throw a punch at that exact moment and catches him! He is knocked out cold!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is Diego 'Apocalypse' Arteta!


Official Result: Diego 'Apocalypse' Arteta defeats Bakin Sakamoto (Knock Out in 4:17 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.



Prelim: Chojiro Goto will take on Templeton 'The Body' Crumb

>And here we go!
>Goto avoids a body kick and hits a punch.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>A straight punch from Goto fails to land.
>Crumb comes in closer to press the issue.
>Crumb is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Goto.
>Goto is pulled into a grapple.
>Crumb uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Goto.
>Crumb tries to take Goto down from the grapple.
>The takedown doesn't work, Goto blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Crumb steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Crumb looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Crumb grabs Goto and pulls him into a grapple.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Crumb looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Goto blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Crumb avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of small strikes.
>Moving in closer, Crumb looks like he may want to wrestle Goto.
>Goto keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Crumb is looking to muscle Goto back against the ropes.
>Crumb manages it, and controls Goto up against the ropes.
>Crumb tries to take Goto down.
>Goto does a great job defending the takedown, and eventually manages to work it so that it is Crumb who winds up pinned to the ropes.
>Goto catches Crumb with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the ropes.
>Goto looks for a knee strike, but Crumb out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Goto is trapped against the ropes and held there by Crumb for almost a minute.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Crumb keeps Goto up against the ropes with wrestling, retaining solid control for the remainder of the round.
>Templeton Crumb looks very tired out there.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Crumb.
>Round two begins!
>Goto counters a leg kick with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Crumb comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Goto blocked Crumb.
>Goto avoids a body kick and hits a flurry of quick punches.
>Goto hits a brutal head kick, but Crumb somehow doesn't go down!
>Goto hits a brutal head kick, but Crumb somehow doesn't go down!
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Goto attacks Crumb with a series of quick jabs.
>Crumb throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>To counter, Goto throws a huge strike which doesn't miss by much.
>Crumb avoids a jab.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Crumb throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Goto.
>Crumb is surprised by a vicious countering uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Goto counters a missed punch with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>The time runs out on round two.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Goto.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Goto circles around Crumb.
>Crumb doesn't let Goto settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Crumb comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Goto tries to avoid the takedown.
>Goto avoids the takedown attempt.
>Moving in closer, Crumb looks like he may want to wrestle Goto.
>Crumb is forced to use his gloves to deflect a sudden counter punch.
>Goto avoids a punch and scores with a punch.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Chojiro Goto is looking really tired.
>Crumb tries to take Goto down from the grapple.
>Crumb gets the takedown! Goto pulls guard.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Templeton Crumb has much energy left.
>Crumb looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Goto tries to push Crumb away, but can't.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Crumb starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Goto is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Crumb firmly in guard.
>Goto attempts to guillotine Crumb from the bottom of the guard.
>Crumb stops Goto from applying it.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Crumb.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has Goto as the winner.
>Judge #2 has called it a victory for Goto.
>Judge #3: Crumb.
>Chojiro Goto wins by split decision!

Official Result: Chojiro Goto defeats Templeton 'The Body' Crumb (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.


Prelim: Edson Edmilson goes up against Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva

>Round one begins!
>Silva narrowly misses Edmilson with an uppercut.
>Edmilson doesn't press the issue, allowing Silva to circle.
>Silva snaps off a jab that catches Edmilson coming in.
>Silva switches stances, throws a speculative punch, then switches right back again.
>The fight slows as Edmilson sits back and allows Silva to circle.
>Silva steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Silva slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes.
>A speculative waist-high kick by Silva finds nothing but air.
>Time slips away as Edmilson doesn't press Silva, allowing him to circle.
>Silva avoids a body kick.
>Silva counters a wayward jab with a crisp jab.
>Edmilson circles, looking for an opening.
>Silva presses in closer to attack.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Silva uses a nice jab to prevent Edmilson from getting closer.
>Silva counters a wayward jab with a nice punch.
>Silva snaps off a jab that catches Edmilson stepping in.
>Silva slips out of the way of a jab.
>Silva fakes a lunge.
>Edmilson seems to be waiting for Silva to make a move.
>Edmilson fires off a looping punch, but Silva avoids it.
>Silva presses in closer to attack.
>Silva jabs Edmilson as he advances.
>Silva avoids a flurry of punches and hits a jab to the cheek.
>Silva avoids a body kick.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Edmilson tries for a series of strikes but Silva moves out of range.
>Silva counters a punch by hitting a solid jab.
>Edmilson bobs and weaves.
>Silva comes in closer to press the issue.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>I think Silva took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Backing out of range, Edmilson circles tentatively.
>Silva comes in closer to press the issue.
>Moving in closer, Silva looks like he may want to wrestle Edmilson.
>Edmilson finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Silva is trying to push Edmilson so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Edmilson ends up backed against the ropes.
>Silva catches Edmilson with two elbows to the face from the clinch.
>That strike has opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Edmilson.
>The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Edmilson.
>The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.
>The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway!
>Silva keeps Edmilson back with a crisp jab.
>Edmilson hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Silva doesn't press the issue, allowing Edmilson to circle.
>Silva shoots in for a takedown.
>Edmilson cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Silva fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Edmilson tries a sweep from the guard.
>The sweep is brilliant, flipping them over so that Edmilson has mount!
>Edmilson tries to set up Silva for an americana.
>Silva doesn't allow the americana to be applied.
>Silva tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Edmilson has his back!
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Edmilson attempts to set up an rear naked choke on Silva.
>Edmilson flattens Silva out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
>The winner, by Submission; Edson Edmilson!

Official Result: Edson Edmilson defeats Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva (Submission in 4:48 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Undercard:Naoki Itoh will battle Daniil 'Skull Crusher' Skala

>There's the opening bell!
>Itoh tries for a jab but Skala moves out of range.
>Skala uses a nice jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Skala.
>Skala doesn't get the takedown, Itoh was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Skala avoids a flurry of punches.
>Skala counters a jab with a barrage of huge punches, trapping Itoh against the ropes!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>The winner, by TKO; Daniil Skala!

Official Result: Daniil 'Skull Crusher' Skala defeats Naoki Itoh (TKO in 2:16 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.


Undercard: Zenko 'The Wild One' Hatakeyama squares off with 'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray


>Round one begins!
>Hatakeyama scores with a solid jab.
>Hatakeyama moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Murray.
>Murray comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hatakeyama.
>Hatakeyama uses his strikes to stop Murray from getting close enough to grapple.
>Murray looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Murray can't get close enough to grapple, Hatakeyama keeps him away with strikes.
>Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama.
>Hatakeyama is too quick, and manages to hit Murray with a good clean jab.
>Hatakeyama keeps Murray from advancing with a crisp jab.
>Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama.
>Murray cannot get close enough to the elusive Hatakeyama to grapple.
>Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama.
>A counter punch catches Murray above the eye.
>Hatakeyama moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Murray.
>Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama.
>Murray can't get close enough to grapple, Hatakeyama keeps him away with strikes.
>Murray circles as he plans his next move.
>Hatakeyama doesn't let Murray settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Hatakeyama steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Murray glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Hatakeyama doesn't let Murray settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Hatakeyama snaps off a crisp jab.
>Murray keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting up, Hatakeyama quickly steps in closer to attack Murray.
>Hatakeyama comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Hatakeyama can't get the takedown, Murray defended it well.
>Zenko Hatakeyama is breathing very hard.
>Murray takes a jab to the cheek.
>Murray looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Hatakeyama.
>Hatakeyama tries to counter Murray with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Murray hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Hatakeyama quickly steps in closer to attack Murray.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Murray uses a nice jab.
>Murray comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hatakeyama.
>Hatakeyama finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Murray tries to wrestle Hatakeyama backward and up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Hatakeyama pinned to the ropes.
>Murray goes to use some dirty boxing, but Hatakeyama is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Hatakeyama.
>Round two begins!
>Murray uses a combination of three punches to get Hatakeyama to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Murray is surprised by a big countering punch, but he avoids it at the last second.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Zenko Hatakeyama has much energy left.
>Murray throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Time slips away as Hatakeyama doesn't press Murray, allowing him to circle.
>Murray throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Hatakeyama cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Murray keeps Hatakeyama guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Murray is trying to pass guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Murray begins trying to get himself into mount.
>Murray takes the back instead, Hatakeyama rolled over rather than get mounted.
>Murray unloads with big punches, landing several that clearly hurt Hatakeyama.
>Murray pounds away with punches, hitting several big shots.
>Murray tries to get the hooks in so that Hatakeyama is primed for a rear naked choke.
>Hatakeyama gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
>'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray takes the win by Submission!

Official Result: 'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray defeats Zenko 'The Wild One' Hatakeyama (Submission in 4:07 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Undercard: Zenko 'The Wild One' Hatakeyama squares off with 'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray


>Round one begins!
>Hatakeyama scores with a solid jab.
>Hatakeyama moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Murray.
>Murray comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hatakeyama.
>Hatakeyama uses his strikes to stop Murray from getting close enough to grapple.
>Murray looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Murray can't get close enough to grapple, Hatakeyama keeps him away with strikes.
>Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama.
>Hatakeyama is too quick, and manages to hit Murray with a good clean jab.
>Hatakeyama keeps Murray from advancing with a crisp jab.
>Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama.
>Murray cannot get close enough to the elusive Hatakeyama to grapple.
>Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama.
>A counter punch catches Murray above the eye.
>Hatakeyama moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Murray.
>Moving in closer, Murray looks like he may want to wrestle Hatakeyama.
>Murray can't get close enough to grapple, Hatakeyama keeps him away with strikes.
>Murray circles as he plans his next move.
>Hatakeyama doesn't let Murray settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Hatakeyama steps in and unloads with a nice sequence of jabs.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Murray glances a right hand strike off the side of the left shoulder.
>Hatakeyama doesn't let Murray settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Hatakeyama snaps off a crisp jab.
>Murray keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting up, Hatakeyama quickly steps in closer to attack Murray.
>Hatakeyama comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Hatakeyama can't get the takedown, Murray defended it well.
>Zenko Hatakeyama is breathing very hard.
>Murray takes a jab to the cheek.
>Murray looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Hatakeyama.
>Hatakeyama tries to counter Murray with a huge punch, but it doesn't hit the target.
>Murray hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Hatakeyama quickly steps in closer to attack Murray.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Murray uses a nice jab.
>Murray comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hatakeyama.
>Hatakeyama finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Murray tries to wrestle Hatakeyama backward and up against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Hatakeyama pinned to the ropes.
>Murray goes to use some dirty boxing, but Hatakeyama is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Hatakeyama.
>Round two begins!
>Murray uses a combination of three punches to get Hatakeyama to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Murray is surprised by a big countering punch, but he avoids it at the last second.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Zenko Hatakeyama has much energy left.
>Murray throws a combination but doesn't do any damage.
>Time slips away as Hatakeyama doesn't press Murray, allowing him to circle.
>Murray throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Hatakeyama cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Murray keeps Hatakeyama guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Murray is trying to pass guard.
>He passes the guard well, gaining side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Murray begins trying to get himself into mount.
>Murray takes the back instead, Hatakeyama rolled over rather than get mounted.
>Murray unloads with big punches, landing several that clearly hurt Hatakeyama.
>Murray pounds away with punches, hitting several big shots.
>Murray tries to get the hooks in so that Hatakeyama is primed for a rear naked choke.
>Hatakeyama gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
>'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray takes the win by Submission!

Official Result: 'The Drill Sergeant' Trevor Murray defeats Zenko 'The Wild One' Hatakeyama (Submission in 4:07 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Undercard: Denbe 'Power Attack' Ekiguchi fights Gary 'The Pit Bull' Sampson


>There's the opening bell!
>Ekiguchi counters a jab with a nice jab.
>Ekiguchi scores with a solid jab.
>Ekiguchi waits for Sampson to step in, then hits a nice jab.
>Ekiguchi counters a wayward jab with a solid jab.
>Backing out of range, Sampson circles tentatively.
>Time slips away as Ekiguchi doesn't press Sampson, allowing him to circle.
>Ekiguchi moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a clean punch.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Ekiguchi counters a jab with a nice jab.
>Ekiguchi scores with a solid jab.
>Sampson slips out of the way of a jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Sampson looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Ekiguchi.
>Ekiguchi uses his strikes to stop Sampson from getting close enough to grapple.
>Sampson shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Ekiguchi stuffed it.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Sampson comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Ekiguchi tries to avoid the takedown.
>Sampson can't get the takedown, Ekiguchi was too quick to back away.
>Sampson looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Sampson can't get near enough to engage, Ekiguchi uses strikes to keep him out of range.
>Ekiguchi looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sampson.
>Sampson seems happy to grapple with Ekiguchi.
>Ekiguchi is looking to muscle Sampson back against the ropes.
>He does so, and now has Sampson pinned to the ropes.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Ekiguchi keeps Sampson up against the ropes with wrestling, getting thirty seconds or more of solid control.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>I think Ekiguchi took that round, 10-9 on my score card.
>And here we go, round two!
>Ekiguchi bobs and weaves.
>Not letting up, Sampson quickly steps in closer to attack Ekiguchi.
>Sampson gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Ekiguchi scores with a solid jab.
>Ekiguchi bobs and weaves.
>Not letting up, Sampson quickly steps in closer to attack Ekiguchi.
>Sampson comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Ekiguchi.
>Ekiguchi keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Sampson chooses to shoot in on Ekiguchi.
>The takedown doesn't work, Ekiguchi stuffed it.
>Sampson steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Sampson uses a combination of three punches to get Ekiguchi to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Ekiguchi stuffs the takedown attempt, then pulls Sampson up close into a clinch.
>Ekiguchi tries to wrestle Sampson backward and up against the ropes.
>Ekiguchi does it, Sampson is stuck with his back to the ropes.
>The time runs out on round two.
>I have to give that round to Ekiguchi, but only a 10-9.
>We are back underway!
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither gets past the gloves of the other.
>Ekiguchi comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Sampson.
>Sampson tries to counter with a takedown, but Ekiguchi defended it well.
>Breathing very hard, Gary Sampson is looking ragged.
>Sampson uses a combination of three punches to get Ekiguchi to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Ekiguchi stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Sampson into a clinch.
>Ekiguchi is trying to muscle Sampson up against the ropes.
>Sampson ends up backed against the ropes.
>Denbe Ekiguchi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Ekiguchi takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Moving in closer, Sampson looks like he may want to wrestle Ekiguchi.
>Ekiguchi moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Sampson looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>Sampson gets the takedown! Ekiguchi pulls guard.
>Sampson fires away with big punches, but Ekiguchi keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Gary Sampson looks very, very tired.
>Sampson blocks Ekiguchi as he tries a sweep from the guard.
>Sampson keeps Ekiguchi guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Sampson tries to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Ekiguchi tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Sampson.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Sampson starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Sampson isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>I have to give that round to Sampson, but only a 10-9.
>Here come the official decisions.
>Judge #1: Ekiguchi.
>Judge #2 has Ekiguchi as the winner.
>Judge #3: Ekiguchi.
>Ekiguchi wins by unanimous decision!



Undercard: Mikio Inouye fights Gregory 'Chief' O'Hara


>The fight begins!
>Inouye hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, O'Hara quickly steps in closer to attack Inouye.
>Inouye eats a jab as he steps in.
>O'Hara throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Inouye.
>He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.
>In half guard, O'Hara throws a couple of punches designed to keep Inouye guessing.
>O'Hara pounds away with elbows from half guard, but is unable to land many clean shots on Inouye.
>Inouye tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge O'Hara.
>O'Hara attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>He is too good for Inouye slipping out of half guard and straight into a mount.
>O'Hara pounds away on Inouye with elbows, but few of the shots lands clean.
>O'Hara unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Inouye is able to deal with most of them.
>Inouye has a large gash above his eye from that strike.
>O'Hara fires away with punches, but Inouye deals with them fairly well.
>O'Hara unloads with big punches from the mount, but Inouye is able to deal with most of them.
>O'Hara pounds away from the mount, but is unable to land many clean shots on Inouye.
>O'Hara unloads with big punches from the mount, but Inouye is able to deal with most of them.
>O'Hara pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Inouye covers up well.
>O'Hara takes the back as Inouye tries to sweep him!
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>O'Hara pounds away, but Inouye covers up and defends them well.
>Inouye tries to turn over and sweep O'Hara but can't do it.
>O'Hara attempts to set up an rear naked choke on Inouye.
>O'Hara flattens Inouye out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
>By Submission, the winner is O'Hara!

[B]Official Result: Gregory 'Chief' O'Hara defeats Mikio Inouye (Submission in 6:11 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Undercard: Sharaku 'Shogun' Kon fights Pete 'The Pete Train' Shilton


>We are underway!
>Shilton counters a wayward jab with a nice punch.
>There's a takedown attempt from Kon.
>The takedown doesn't work, Shilton stuffed it and then works into a clinch position.
>Kon manages to wrestle his way into a dominant position in the grapple.
>Kon looks for a takedown from the grapple.
>The takedown doesn't work, Shilton blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Shilton steps back to avoid a jab.
>Kon chooses to shoot in on Shilton.
>Kon can't get the takedown, Shilton defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Shilton gets out-wrestled and Kon takes control of the grapple.
>Kon, controlling the grapple with Shilton, goes for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Shilton blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
>Shilton ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple; Kon takes control.
>Kon is looking to muscle Shilton back against the ropes.
>Shilton ends up backed against the ropes.
>Kon tries to keep him up against the ropes with wrestling, but Shilton reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Shilton tries to dirty box Kon, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the ropes.
>Kon tries to maintain control, but Shilton wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Kon ends up backed against the ropes.
>Sharaku Kon is breathing very hard.
>Shilton smothers Kon against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Kon is controlled up against the ropes for almost an entire minute, unable to break free.
>Pete Shilton is looking really tired.
>Shilton tries to keep Kon up against the ropes for some dirty boxing, but Kon reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Kon tries some dirty boxing, but Shilton wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Kon ends up backed against the ropes instead.
>Shilton tries to keep Kon up against the ropes for some dirty boxing, but Kon reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Kon smothers Shilton against the ropes, keeping solid control for almost a full minute.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Sharaku Kon has much energy left.
>Kon tries to take Shilton down.
>Shilton tries to block it but has limited success and Kon eventually succeeds with the takedown.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>The clock runs down as Shilton is being smothered against the ground by Kon.
>Kon starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Shilton finds his opponent too skilled, and Kon passes guard into side control.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Kon.
>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Backing out of range, Shilton circles tentatively.
>Not letting up, Kon steps in closer to pressure Shilton into action.
>Sharaku Kon looks totally gassed.
>Shilton snaps off a jab that catches Kon stepping in.
>Shilton counters a jab by hitting a clean jab.
>Shilton scores with a jab.
>A straight jab by Shilton keeps Kon from advancing.
>It seems that Kon is happy to let Shilton circle for the moment.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Shilton avoids a quick jab and hits a crisp punch.
>Shilton steps back to avoid a jab.
>Shilton uses a jab to sting Kon.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>A straight jab by Shilton keeps Kon from advancing.
>It seems that Kon is happy to let Shilton circle for the moment.
>Kon tries for a jab but Shilton moves out of range.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>A tight round, but definitely 10-9 in favour of Shilton.
>Round three begins!
>Kon tries for a series of strikes but Shilton moves out of range.
>Shilton counters a flurry of punches by hitting a nice jab.
>Shilton jabs Kon as he advances.
>Shilton snaps off a jab that catches Kon coming in.
>Shilton counters a flurry of punches by hitting a stinging jab
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Shilton scores with a jab that stops Kon getting too close.
>Shilton snaps off a crisp jab.
>Kon fakes a lunge.
>Shilton presses in closer to attack.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Kon takes a jab.
>There's a takedown attempt from Kon.
>A counter punch catches Kon hard, putting him down!
>From the looks of things, I don't think Pete Shilton has much energy left.
>Shilton quickly moves in to try and get side control.
>Kon sees the danger and pulls Shilton in tight, stopping him from launching any strikes.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>Close, but that round goes to Shilton, 10-9 on my card.
>Here come the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has called it a victory for Shilton.
>Judge #2 has called it a victory for Shilton.
>Judge #3 has called it a victory for Shilton.
>Shilton wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Pete 'The Pete Train' Shilton defeats Sharaku 'Shogun' Kon (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.


Undercard: Hiro Arai competes against 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins


>There's the opening bell!
>Arai counters a missed punch with a kick to the ribs.
>Collins circles around Arai.
>Arai presses in closer to attack.
>Arai avoids a straight right and hits a solid punch.
>Arai catches Collins across the side with a hard kick.
>Arai counters a missed punch with a jab to the cheek.
>Collins slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Arai, but can't follow up.
>Not letting up, Arai quickly steps in closer to attack Collins.
>Arai comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Collins stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Arai into a clinch.
>Collins is trying to push Arai so that his back is up against the ropes.
>Collins achieves it, pinning Arai to the ropes.
>Arai is controlled up against the ropes for over a minute, completely unable to break free.
>Collins pins Arai up against the ropes and easily controls him for well over a minute.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Arai is controlled up against the ropes for over a minute, completely unable to break free.
>Arai is controlled up against the ropes for over a minute, completely unable to break free.
>Sylvester Collins doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Collins smothers Arai against the ropes, easily keeping solid control for a minute or more.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Collins smothers Arai against the ropes, keeping solid control for the remainder of the round.
>Sylvester Collins looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>The time runs out on round one.
>Close, but that round goes to Collins, 10-9 on my card.
>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Arai slams a crisp punch into the gloves of Collins, but can't follow up.
>Collins seems to be waiting for Arai to make a move.
>Arai fires off a high kick and catches Collins on the side of the head, knocking him out cold!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is Hiro Arai!

Official Result: Hiro Arai defeats 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins (Knock Out in 1:13 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.


Headline: Edilberto takes on Jin 'The Tsunami' Katou


>And here we go!
>Katou uses the jab.
>Edilberto circles, looking for an opening.
>Katou comes in closer to press the issue.
>Katou counters a flurry of punches with a jab to the cheek.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Katou.
>Edilberto sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is successful, Edilberto pulls guard.
>Time slips away as Katou successfully keeps Edilberto stuck against the ground.
>Katou pounds away from the guard, but Edilberto isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but doesn't get anywhere.
>Katou tries to pass the guard.
>Katou gets past, but Edilberto stops him at half guard.
>Katou attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Edilberto doesn't let Katou get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but can't do it.
>Katou is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Edilberto comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Katou in half guard.
>Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but can't do it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Katou attempts to arm triangle Edilberto from the top of half guard.
>Edilberto stops Katou from applying it.
>Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but doesn't get anywhere.
>Katou starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Edilberto comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Katou in half guard.
>Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but doesn't get anywhere.
>Katou looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Edilberto comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Katou in half guard.
>Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but doesn't get anywhere.
>Katou throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Katou reaches over and tries to lock Edilberto in an arm triangle.
>Edilberto doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Katou blocks Edilberto as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Katou tries to lock Edilberto into a kimura.
>Edilberto defends it well.
>Edilberto tries to sweep Katou but doesn't get anywhere.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Katou attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Edilberto doesn't let Katou get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Katou blocks Edilberto as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Katou.
>We are back underway!
>Katou throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Edilberto.
>Edilberto tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Edilberto pulls guard.
>Breathing very hard, Edilberto is looking ragged.
>Katou pounds away from the guard, but Edilberto isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Katou doesn't let Edilberto pull him in close to be smothered.
>Katou begins trying to pass the guard.
>Katou gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Katou attempts to move to mount.
>Edilberto can't fend off his opponent and is mounted.
>Katou fires away with punches, and Edilberto is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
>The referee pulls Katou away, stopping the match!
>The winner, by TKO; Jin Katou!

Official Result: Jin 'The Tsunami' Katou defeats Edilberto (TKO in 2:39 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.


Co-Main Event: Sho Kitabatake squares off with Leandro Piquet

>There's the opening bell!
>Kitabatake is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Piquet.
>Kitabatake cannot get close enough to the elusive Piquet to grapple.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Kitabatake throws a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Piquet is on his back and pulls guard.
>Kitabatake starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Piquet finds his opponent too skilled, and Kitabatake passes guard into side control.
>Kitabatake is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Kitabatake shifts to mount.
>Kitabatake tries to ensare Piquet in an armbar.
>Piquet gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>The winner, by Submission, is Sho Kitabatake!

Official Result: Sho Kitabatake defeats Leandro Piquet (Submission in 3:34 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.


Main Event:Carlos da Guia battles 'The X Factor' Xie Ming For The ALPHA-1 Welterweight title

>And here we go!
>Ming comes in closer, looking to wrestle with da Guia.
>Ming walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>da Guia hits Ming with a nice jab.
>Ming comes in closer, looking to wrestle with da Guia.
>Ming walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>da Guia uses a combination of three punches to get Ming to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Ming sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Ming saw it coming and got out of range.
>da Guia sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Ming doesn't press the issue, allowing da Guia to circle.
>Moving in closer, Ming looks like he may want to wrestle da Guia.
>Ming walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Ming gets hit with a crisp jab.
>Ming comes in closer, looking to wrestle with da Guia.
>da Guia uses his strikes to stop Ming from getting close enough to grapple.
>da Guia hits a swift leg kick on Ming.
>Ming is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to da Guia.
>da Guia counters with a jab that catches Ming hard.
>da Guia comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Ming.
>Seeing an opportunity, Ming avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but da Guia is equal to it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>da Guia looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Ming.
>Seeing an opportunity, Ming avoids the grapple and goes straight for a takedown, but da Guia is equal to it.
>Ming looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>da Guia finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Ming is trying to force da Guia into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Ming manages it, and now controls da Guia by the back of the head.
>From the clinch, Ming drives a knee into the face of da Guia...and knocks him out!
>Xie Ming takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Official Result: 'The X Factor' Xie Ming defeats Carlos da Guia (Knock Out in 6:31 of round 1) To Win The ALPHA-1 Welterweight Belt. The match was rated as being Excellent.






- This card was a fantastic rebound card, our status immediately recovered to High Level National, and we're #1 in the world right now.
- Who had that, Xie Ming defeats Carlos da Guia.
- Show Rating: Exellent
- Pay-Per-View: 46,653 buys ($186,612)

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Avatar announces August card:

ALPHA-1: The Dragon's Decent Saturday, 30-8-1999, from Nippon Budokan, in Tokyo, Japan

Main Event: Tadamasa Yamada vs. Roberto Aldez for the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title (LHW)
Co-Event: Jeff Carlton vs. Kunimichi Kikuchi (LHW)
Headline: Giovani Silva vs. Heikichi Shimizu (WW)
Undercard: Elgar vs. Robun Yamazaki (LHW)
Undercard: Mario de Souza vs. Mal Phe Roby (MW)
Undercard: Gempachi Higa vs. Atshushi Nakajima (MW)
Undercard: Washichi Kobayashi vs. Gideon Nararro (WW)
Undercard: Norberto vs. Bunrakuken Abe (LW)
Undercard: Juro Fukazawa vs. Marcelo Oberto (MW)
Undercard: Hanako Shimizu vs. Trish Biel (Women's)

Preliminary Bouts:

Romi Takahashi vs. Echiko Watanabe (Women's)
Tetsuji Myojin vs. Ieyoshi Yama****a (MW)
Alex Cole vs. Keith Plaice (MW)
Emiri Fueki vs. Steph Smith (Women's)