BOSS FIGHT #8 | Union GP

NIPPON GAISHI HALL

NAGOYA, JAPAN

MARCH 30, 2019

PRE-SHOW

TENSLEY TAYLOR SINGS

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

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FAN POLL: 53% Rob Jones

REFEREE: Herschel Warden

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ROUND ONE

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[Leibowitz and Jones move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight! Nice low kick from Jones that connects with a loud pop! Some nice shots thrown by Jones miss their mark. Jones fails here and it's time for Warren Leibowitz to fight back! Leibowitz moves forward and launches a low kick and Jones blocks it. Jones fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut that lands on Leibowitz's chin! Jones is measuring Leibowitz with his jab but Leibowitz isn't fazed. Jones misses a step and Leibowitz sees an opportunity to counter him! A high kick from Leibowitz misses badly. Leibowitz slips and falls!]

[Jones is standing while Leibowitz is on the ground on his back. Jones launches a kick to Leibowitz's thigh and connects with a loud pop! Leibowitz tries to hit Jones with a kick to his knee from the ground. Nice kick. Jones steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now. Jones tries a soccer kick to Leibowitz's head! Awful hit! Leibowitz is in trouble! There is a small cut on Warren Leibowitz's chin now! Jones launches a kick to Leibowitz's thigh and connects. Jones launches a kick to Leibowitz's thigh but Leibowitz checks that kick! Jones fails here and it's time for Warren Leibowitz to fight back! Leibowitz tries to hit Jones with a kick to his knee from the ground. Nice kick. Jones steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.]

[Jones launches a kick to Leibowitz's thigh and connects again with a loud pop. Jones holds Leibowitz's head on the ground and prepares a soccer kick. That kick hits Leibowitz's flush! Leibowitz's forehead is bruised after the punishment he received! Jones launches a kick to Leibowitz's thigh, but Leibowitz manages to check that one. Jones winds back and fires off three kicks in succession and Leibowitz looks to be in trouble. Jones launches another kick to Leibowitz's thigh, but Leibowitz checks it and counters with an up-kick intended for Rob Jones's head! It lands flush with Rob Jones' head, snapping it backwards due to the impact!]

[Jones fires back and launches a kick to Leibowitz's thigh and then follows it up with a soccer kick. Leibowitz rolls on the ground and escapes out of this one. Jones launches a kick to Leibowitz's thigh again and follows it up with another soccer lock, this time connecting! Leibowitz is in trouble! Rob Jones and Warren Leibowitz continue to trade kicks back and forth in this position until the buzzer sounds, marking the end of the first round. The ref jumps inside and stops the action. Both fighters head to their corners after a close opening round.]

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ROUND TWO

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[The second round begins and both fighters quickly close the distance. Tremendous strikes thrown from Jones but Leibowitz blocks with confidence. Rob Jones gets sloppy and Warren Leibowitz tries to take advantage. Low kick thrown by Leibowitz to maintain his distance but that was far from landing. Quick hook by Rob Jones lands clean, good shot! Leibowitz has reasons to be worried now. Nice punches from Rob Jones has Leibowitz staggering backwards. Jones wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!]

[Jones launches a furious low kick but Leibowitz blocks and tries to get some advantage after his opponent’s missed strike. Leibowitz wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch. Leibowitz moves forward and ties up in the clinch. Jones pushes Leibowitz away, trying to keep the fight at striking range. Leibowitz stumbles backwards and Jones circles to get the center of the cage. Jones moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense. He launches a low kick that almost wrenches Leibowitz's knee! Jones decides to launch some tentative punches and he takes the best of a brief punching exchange.]

[Jones is not showing great technique with a low kick, but that one finds Leibowitz's thigh anyway. Jones is swinging for the fences and launches a hook that almost breaks Leibowitz's jaw! Leibowitz steps forward and Jones catches him with an uppercut to the face! Tremendous strikes from Jones, some big punches are landing! Jones just won't stop and continues to rain punches, Leibowitz may be in trouble! Leibowitz's left eye is bruised and swollen after the punishment he received! A high kick from Rob Jones glances off Leibowitz. Rob Jones takes a few seconds to catch his breath now.]

[Jones steps away from Warren Leibowitz, he seems to be cooling down the fight a bit now. The two step in and exchange wildly and both fighters are missing terribly. Every time Leibowitz attempts to get inside, Jones misses with a low kick. Superb haymaker by Jones lands on Leibowitz's face like a cannonball! Rob Jones just won't stop and continues to rain punches and Leibowitz is in serious trouble! Bone shattering straight left hand from Rob Jones connects! Leibowitz has a small cut on his right cheek now. Leibowitz launches a kick but Rob Jones avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!]

[Leibowitz steps forward but Jones catches him with an uppercut to the face! There is a small cut on Warren Leibowitz's left cheek and Warren looks like a bloody mess. Solid low kick from Rob Jones and that for sure had to hurt! Jones decides to launch some tentative punches. Leibowitz launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Jones with a stiff cross! Solid exchange! Leibowitz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.]

[Shovel hook by Rob Jones tags Leibowitz. Leibowitz's left cheek is beginning to swell. Jones tries a hook to the body and hits Leibowitz in the ribs hard. Solid kick to the leg from Rob Jones that visibly pains Leibowitz. Leibowitz attempts to shoot a takedown, but Jones hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head! Jones moves aside and launches a furious low kick! Hard blow to Leibowitz's thigh! Leibowitz May have just hyperextended his leg right there!]

[Brutal high kick from Rob Jones lands and you could hear the impact from the back seats! Jones fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut and it lands on Leibowitz's chin. Jones decides to launch some tentative punches and he takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Warren Leibowitz is a bloody mess! Solid shot from Rob Jones to the body. Crushing shot to Leibowitz's body! He's holding his side! Herschel Warden separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners. It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Warren Leibowitz.]

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ROUND THREE

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[The final round begins and Jones shows no signs of slowing down. He's still in great shape. Jones spins around and tries a spinning back kick but Leibowitz blocks with his arms. Jones fails here and it's time for Leibowitz to fight back! Leibowitz moves forward and launches a low kick but Jones blocks that. Leibowitz attempts a takedown but Jones hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head! A right hand from Rob Jones surprises Leibowitz on the follow up! You can see Leibowitz's blood making stains on the mat. Good front kick from Jones connects! Leibowitz stumbles backwards after that one!]

[Warren Leibowitz's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes. Rob Jones fakes a move and launches a liver kick! That almost wrenches Leibowitz! Jones looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Warren Leibowitz's punches. Leibowitz is on the receiving end of a great combo by Jones. The two step in and exchange wildly while Jones is connecting with a few punches. Leibowitz continues to bleed from his cuts. It could be affecting his vision. Jones goes with a looping right hand while Leibowitz jumps back and jabs. Jones seems staggered now and Warren Leibowitz runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses!]

[Some nice shots from Rob Jones stun Leibowitz. Brutal combination from Rob Jones but Leibowitz moves aside and dodges. Jones fails here and it's time for Warren Leibowitz to fight back! Leibowitz tries to take the fight to the ground with a single leg takedown but Jones jumps back and frees his leg. Jones lands a nice one-two combination! Rob Jones launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook! Leibowitz blocks the jabs but the last shot hits hard on Leibowitz's cheek! Leibowitz stumbles and the falls to the mat! The ref pulls off Rob Jones! Leibowitz seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.]

Winner: Rob Jones by TKO (Hook) at 1:49 Round 3

Statistics: Warren Leibowitz

Punches 8/17 (47%)

Kicks 0/6 (0%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 0/1 (0%)

GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)

Submissions 0/0 (0%)

Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)

Time on the ground 250 s

Statistics: Rob Jones

Punches 45/68 (66%)

Kicks 28/44 (64%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 0/0 (0%)

GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)

Submissions 0/0 (0%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 0 s

CAGESIDE

WITH DYLAN CARTER

[Cut to Dylan Carter backstage, armed with her microphone. The camera dollies back to reveal the heavyweight fighter standing to her right. He’s wearing a black suit, no tie, with the collar open.]

DYLAN CARTER
I’m standing here with Ivan Arlovski, member of TIDE of BLOOD fight team. Anyone in the grappling world will of course know him as a Sambo Master in Russia. He also has competed in and won the Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu Championship. But his days of grappling are over because he is transitioning into the world of Mixed Martial Arts, as he will be making his professional debut at UGP 10.

[She turns and cranes her neck back to look up at him and meet his eyes.]

DYLAN CARTER
After achieving so much success in Sambo and Jiu Jitsu, what made you decide to make the jump into mixed martial arts?

[Arlovski smiles. When he speaks, it’s with a thick Russian accent.]

IVAN ARLOVSKI
First of all, I do not consider my grappling days behind me as I am sure I will have to do plenty of it in the cage. But to answer your question, now is time. Every moment of my life lead me here to this place, to this opportunity, where I will test myself against the best fighters in the world.

DYLAN CARTER
Was it always your plan to transition to mma?

IVAN ARLOVSKI
Always, and there is no better base for MMA than Sambo. No other technique offers you best skill set to dominate any opponent both on feet or on ground. Once I achieved all the success in Sambo and Jiu Jitsu, I knew it was time to begin the next phase of my professional career. And so I have been training full time for two years with the best striking coaches in the world at TIDE of BLOOD. Coach Colm and Master Tong have given me so much boxing and muay thai training. They have made me true mixed martial artist.

DYLAN CARTER
I mentioned that you are a member of TIDE of BLOOD. Your teammate, Reno Nevada, is making his own debut tonight in a fight against Travis Decker. Have you and Reno been training together?

IVAN ARLOVSKI
A little. Reno trains mostly in the Boston gym. I’m living in Albuquerque. But he’s come down to New Mexico several times over the last year and we have done some work together. He has shared many insights when it comes to striking and I’ve demonstrated a few Sambo techniques to him. He’s very good fighter. Great fists. Smart. Agile.

DYLAN CARTER
I’m sure you’re going to pick your teammate to win tonight.

[He laughs.]

IVAN ARLOVSKI
Of course!

DYLAN CARTER
How do you see Reno winning?

IVAN ARLOVSKI
Easy. Knock out. First round.

[She turns back to the camera.]

DYLAN CARTER
You heard it. Back to you guys at Cageside.

FAN POLL: 65% Julia Tran

REFEREE: Dusty Whittaker

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ROUND ONE

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[The fighters come out and touch gloves to get this one started. Tran changes levels and shoots a double leg takedown and Rao goes down. Tran tries to finish it early with a leg lock! She tries to lock it up but Rao is able to break it. Rao launches a few weak punches that land on Tran’s ribs. Tran goes back to a leg lock! You can see the pain reflected in Rao's eyes but she stays persistent and breaks free. Rao tries to close her guard around Tran but Julia doesn’t allow it and takes this time to control her breathing. Tran moves on the ground and gets to half guard. Julia Tran frees her leg and moves quickly to side mount!]

[Julia Tran is in side mount now and tries a kimura but Rao breaks the lock. Deep breaths from Rao who tries a hammer punch to Tran's ribs. Tran blocks those punches and she looks to counter! Julia slides her knee across and gets to full mount. Rao launches a few weak punches but Tran blocks them effectively. Tran grabs her own foot and slides it underneath Rao's chin in a gogopata attempt! Crippling lock! That Gogoplata from Julia Tran appears to be unbreakable but Rao fights like crazy and pulls free and uses the opportunity to pass Tran's guard. Rao is in half guard now. Tran uses Rao’s momentum and manages to switch back to full guard and closes it.]

[Rao is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Tran's ribs. Tran blocks Rao's moves and tries to reverse the situation. Rao gets sloppy and Julia tries to take advantage and tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Amedea Rao now! Rao tries to roll to her side and trap Julia in her guard but Julia keeps good control and remains in full mount. Julia takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Rao’s shoulder and pushes his arm against the mat! Punishing key lock but Rao quickly breaks the hold.]

[Tran tries to keep her position while looking to ground and pound. Tran controls the situation despite Amedea Rao efforts for escaping from the full mount. Deep breaths from Rao who tries a hammer punch to Tran's ribs. Tran blocks those punches and is trying to counter now! Rao tries to roll to her side and trap Tran in her guard. Julia rolls her over and takes her back! Julia tries to get her arm under Rao's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Rao's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank but Rao slips out and avoids any danger.]

[Rao has given her back to Tran who is trying to get a hook in! Tran gets a hook in. She then isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back. Rao hyperextends her arm. Crippling lock! Rao locks her hands and forces her weight on top of Tran until she can pull her arm free! Tran lost her dominant position. Tran tries to roll on the ground and is now in full mount over Amedea Rao!]

[Tran tries to keep her position while looking to maybe begin to do some ground and pound. Julia controls the situation despite Rao’s efforts for escaping from the full mount. Tran goes for an armbar! Tran is locking that Armbar but Rao breaks the lock and pushes Julia away, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position. Dusty Whittaker halts the fight to stand up Julia Tran. The fight resumes with both fighters standing. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.]

[Tran is in open guard over Rao. She fakes a move and then tries a kneebar! You can see the pain reflected in Rao's eyes, what a punishing hold! Rao struggles to free herself before Dusty Whittaker breaks Julia Tran's lock! This is over! Rao didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!]

Winner: Julia Tran by Submission (Kneebar) at 4:42 Round 1

Statistics: Amedea Rao

Punches 0/0 (0%)

Kicks 0/0 (0%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 0/0 (0%)

GnP strikes 2/10 (20%)

Submissions 0/0 (0%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 246 s

Statistics: Julia Tran

Punches 0/0 (0%)

Kicks 0/0 (0%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 2/2 (100%)

GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)

Submissions 10/10 (100%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 246 s

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FAN POLL: 50% Kenzi Grey & Tatum Momo’a

REFEREE: Jordan Ripley

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ROUND ONE

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[The bell announces the first round! The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage. Grey moves backwards and Momo'a is asking her if she came today for fighting or running. Tatum Momo'a rushes in on Grey and just won't stop raining down punches! Grey may be in trouble early here! Low kick thrown by Kenzi Grey to maintain her distance. Momo'a seems hesitant as if she would give the initiative to her opponent. Grey steps forward, and Momo'a catches her with an uppercut right in the button!]

[Grey fakes a punch and shoots a takedown, but Momo'a sprawls and remains on her feet. Momo'a is trying to counter now! She moves forward looking for some grappling action. Momo'a has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch now. Momo'a pushes Kenzi down and tries to pull guard. Grey falls into Tatum Momo'a's guard! Grey is in closed guard and Momo'a tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kenzi Grey! Momo'a tries to keep her position while looking to maybe begin a GnP session. Momo'a controls the situation despite Kenzi’s efforts for escaping from the full mount.]

[Grey tries to escape from the full mount, she struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously. Momo'a tries to better her position on the ground. Grey launches a few weak punches but Momo'a blocks them effectively. Grey tries to escape from the full mount but Momo'a is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position. Momo'a looks to mount Kenzi again, but Kenzi sees an opening and locks her opponent in half guard. Grey attempts to move to full guard but Tatum Momo'a keeps good control and remains in half guard. Momo'a is cooling the fight on the ground now. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.]

[Back on their feet, Momo'a decides to launch some tentative punches and Kenzi takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Momo'a is not showing great technique with a low kick as Grey is smart enough to block it. Kenzi fires back with a brilliant combination and Momo'a is showing some dodging skills avoiding those strikes! Momo'a steps backwards away from Kenzi, she seems to be cooling down the fight a bit. Grey changes levels and shoots a single leg takedown, and Tatum gets taken down to the mat but manages to trap Kenzi in her guard.]

[Grey is in closed guard and Momo'a tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kenzi! Tatum tries to better her position on the ground but the ref stops the action as the buzzer sounds. Both fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.]

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ROUND TWO

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[The second round opens up and both fighters circle towards the center. A punch from Tatum Momo'a grazes Grey's right cheek. Momo'a jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple! She pushes Kenzi against the fence in a plum position and the fighters are clinching now. Tatum tries to control Kenzi in the clinch and uses some dirty boxing. She pushes the back of Kenzi’s head with one hand and punches her head a few times with the other! Kenzi has a small cut on her forehead now.]

[Tatum winds back and is throwing a beautiful flurry of punches! Kenzi just can't get away! Kenzi tries to shrug her way out of the clinch but Tatum is determined and pummels through and retains her position. Tatum tries for a takedown but can't get it. She then decides to pull guard instead. Tatum wraps Kenzi up tight and pulls her into her guard. Grey is in closed guard now and Momo'a tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! She is now in full mount! Kenzi tries to move on the ground and escape but Tatum doesn't want to lose her position and struggles to maintain the full mount. Kenzi tries to roll to her side and trap Tatum in her guard but Tatum keeps good control and remains in full mount.]

[Kenzi continues to try and roll on the ground but Tatum knows how to keep her advantage on the ground. Kenzi tries to roll to her side and get to half guard. Tatum rolls Kenzi to her stomach and takes her back! Kenzi tries to roll and find an escape but Tatum hangs on and now tries to end this with a rear make choke! Grey manages to roll on the ground and break the lock! Jordan Ripley has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans in the Nippon Gaishi Hall are cheering for the fighters as they stand back up.]

[Kenzi tries to bring the fight back to the ground, but Tatum won't budge, forcing her to pull guard. Tatum is in closed guard over Kenzi. She looks to posture up and open Kenzi’s guard but she has a solid grip and keeps her ankles locked tight. Momo'a stays in closed guard and Grey tries to roll on the ground but Tatum uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Tatum tries to open Kenzi up with a few strikes with her right elbow but she blocks them and now Tatum will have to look for another option here. The two struggle for position for a while before Jordan Ripley stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]

[Momo'a studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense as she circles around. Tatum moves forward looking for some action and surprises Kenzi with double overhooks! Tatum fires an unorthodox punch to Grey's torso that hits its mark. Kenzi is able to shrug Tatum off and create some distance. Tatum tries to grapple but Kenzi swings wildly and she has to retreat. Tatum tries to bring the fight to the ground but Kenzi won't budge, forcing her to pull guard. Kenzi is in closed guard, and Tatum attempts a triangle from bottom, but Kenzi slips out. Momo'a quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She’s throwing everything at her! Kenzi slips out and backs away to avoid more danger and is on her feet again.]

[Tatum moves fast and now is standing as well. Kenzi moves backwards and Tatum is asking her if she came today for fighting or running. Momo'a looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Grey's punches. Momo'a measures the resilience of Grey's chin with an uppercut while Grey lands some great crosses. Tatum circles around and delivers a solid kick to the leg that visibly pains Grey. The ref stops the action as the buzzer sounds. Both fighters head to their corners.]

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ROUND THREE

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[The final round begins and both fighters look visibly tired. Momo'a is not showing great technique with a low kick and Grey is smart enough to block that one. Momo'a fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Grey sprawls and remains on her feet. Kenzi looks to counter! She throws a body kick but it’s blocked by Momo'a. Solid jabs from Momo'a but Grey fends off the strikes and the crowd grows loud with cheers. The two step in and exchange wildly with Momo'a connecting with a few punches. A high kick from Momo'a grazes Grey's head, but she seems okay. Tatum leans forwards and gets Kenzi in the clinch.]

[Grey and Momo'a are cliched up against the cage. Grey steps for a throw and Tatum Momo'a lands flat on her back! Great Judo technique! Kenzi lands in side mount and Tatum attempts to trap her in her guard but Kenzi keeps control and remains in side mount. Tatum tries again to trap Kenzi in her guard and she manages to switch to full guard. Grey is in closed guard and Momo'a tries to roll on the ground but Kenzi uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Kenzi is looking to pass Momo'a's guard but she has a solid grip and keeps her ankles locked.]

[Tatum overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting maneuver. Grey manages to pull her arm out of danger. Tatum and Kenzi jockey for position in which neither gain total control. Jordan Ripley has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]

[Tatum Momo'a fires an unorthodox punch to Grey's torso that goes wide. Nice counter low kick from Grey but Tatum stops it. A high kick from Tatum misses badly and she slips and falls! Grey is standing while Momo'a is on the ground on her back. Kenzi steps back and allows Momo'a to get back to her feet. Momo'a climbs to her feet and the two square off. Momo'a shows some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent. She tries some clinching in order to control the fight but Grey moves backwards and circles around. Tatum is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe. She then fakes a punch and launches herself over Kenzi. Grey counters with a few punches and then backpedals pit of the clinch attempt.]

[Tatum fakes a move and moves laterally then launches a furious low kick! Kenzi Grey blocks it! You can hear the excitement from the crowd as they grow with anticipation. A punch from Momo'a whizzes past Grey. Momo'a misses a step and Grey sees an opportunity to counter! Grey fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Tatum didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground! Kenzi is in open guard and Momo'a is gassing out. Momo'a tries to close her guard around Grey and eventually succeeds. Momo'a launches a few weak punches but Grey blocks them effectively.]

[Tatum slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle! Kenzi cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount! Momo'a tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kenzi! Now Kenzi tries to roll to her side and get to half guard. She creates enough space to control Momo'a's leg. Grey switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle! Momo'a struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock! Grey throws her legs up with another triangle attempt, but Tatum senses the danger and stands up to avoid the attack. Jordan Ripley steps in between the fighters as the buzzer sounds and the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners and await the judge’s decision.]

Judge Hiroki Yamamoto

Kenzi Grey 9 9 10: 28

Tatum Momo'a 10 10 9: 29

Judge Shiro Ito

Kenzi Grey 9 9 10: 28

Tatum Momo'a 10 10 9: 29

Judge Akio Saito

Kenzi Grey 9 9 10: 28

Tatum Momo'a 10 10 9: 29

Winner: Tatum Momo'a by Unanimous Decision

Statistics: Kenzi Grey

Punches 4/13 (31%)

Kicks 0/3 (0%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 2/4 (50%)

GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)

Submissions 2/2 (100%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 410 s

Statistics: Tatum Momo'a

Punches 12/19 (63%)

Kicks 2/7 (29%)

Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)

Takedowns 0/2 (0%)

GnP strikes 0/7 (0%)

Submissions 4/4 (100%)

Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)

Time on the ground 432 s

FAN POLL: 52% Zoe Sinani

REFEREE: Dusty Whittaker

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ROUND ONE

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[The bell announces the first round! The two step in with no wasted time and exchange wildly, both landing but without much steam behind the shots. Both fighters circle around the center of the cage now. Holder launches a stiff jab but Sinani ducks that one. Zoe goes with a looping right hand while JoJo jumps back and jabs. Holder seems staggered and Sinani runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Holder and Sinani engage in a wild exchange of punches! Zoe Sinani is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows. Holder fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! Sinani sprawls and remains on her feet. Holder fails here and it's time for Zoe Sinani to fight back! Sinani throws a body kick. Solid shot!]

[Holder avoids a dangerous strike from Sinani and fends her off with feel-out punches. Holder spins around and tries a spinning back kick! Zoe Sinani was not expecting something like that! It lands on her chin! Bone shattering straight left hand from JoJo Holder! Zoe Sinani attempts a sweep single and catches JoJo's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Sinani. Zoe is in closed guard and JoJo overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting maneuver. Sinani pulls her arm out of danger. Holder tries to roll on the ground! Zoe uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Zoe tries to open Holder's guard. JoJo breaks the lock and covers herself from Sinani's punches.]

[JoJo Holder throws up a triangle attempt! Zoe Sinani postures up and breaks the triangle. Holder fails here and it's time for Zoe to fight back! Zoe tries to open Holder's guard with some great bombs from the top. Holder is unable to cover herself now! Holder throws her legs up in a triangle attempt! Zoe realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack. Zoe Sinani is on her feet again. Sinani is standing while Holder is on the ground on her back. JoJo kicks her legs trying to keep Zoe Sinani away. Zoe takes a kick to the body. Dusty Whittaker halts the fight to stand up JoJo Holder. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.]

[Sinani looks to be in very good shape. Sinani looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by JoJo Holder's punches. Holder is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sinani. Sinani decides to launch some tentative punches and Zoe takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Holder grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground. Sinani struggles and JoJo Holder is unable to take her down. Sinani is trying to counter now! Some counter punches against JoJo Holder land clean. Lightning fast low kick from Holder that connects with a loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!]

[The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage. Zoe Sinani shoots for a double leg takedown! She hits it! JoJo Holder is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sinani into her guard.Holder reaches under and rolls for a kneebar! Sinani blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard. JoJo Holder struggles and manages to switch to full guard. Holder tries to roll on the ground now but Zoe uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. Zoe Sinani hovers above Holder and JoJo stops her from throwing strikes. Holder tries to roll on the ground but again Zoe uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. JoJo gets sloppy and Zoe tries to take advantage. Sinani gets good position on the ground and what an incredible flurry! She's just wailing away at JoJo Holder! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if JoJo Holder doesn't defend herself!]

[Holder tries to roll on the ground to escape but Zoe stops her. Sinani tries to escape from closed guard. She struggles to free her leg and jumps to half guard! The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.]

[JoJo Holder goes with a looping right hand while Zoe Sinani jumps back and jabs. That one hits but Sinani seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here. Holder launches a furious low kick but Sinani blocks it. The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.]

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ROUND TWO

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[JoJo Holder steps forward and fires a high kick! Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed! JoJo Holder shoots for a double leg takedown! Zoe Sinani sprawls and manages to stay on her feet. JoJo tries a high kick! Sinani blocks. Wow, that could have finished this fight! JoJo moves forward looking for some grappling action. Holder has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch! The fighters are clinching now. Sinani doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under JoJo and tries to move away. Nice move from Sinani who put distance between them.]

[Sinani fakes a punch and shoots a takedown! JoJo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground! JoJo gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Sinani spins out, but JoJo was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke! Sinani is too good and managed to back out of danger and escapes back on her feet. JoJo quickly follows and the fight resumes with both fighters standing. JoJo Holder shoots for a double leg takedown but Zoe Sinani sprawls and manages to stay on her feet. Zoe and JoJo engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch!]

[Zoe Sinani tries to bring the fight to the ground with a nice takedown. JoJo lands hard on her midsection, she seems hurt. Sinani throws a few hammer fists to the face, solid shots landing! JoJo launches a few punches to Sinani's cheek from the guard. Zoe uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward. Zoe Sinani tries to pass to half guard and JoJo Holder can't prevent her opponent from passing. Sinani looks to work from half guard.]

[JoJo Holder tries to close the guard but gets nothing from this effort. Poorly executed technique. Zoe Sinani looks to counter! Zoe Sinani tries to open Holder's guard. Great bombs from the top by Zoe Sinani. Holder is unable to cover herself now! JoJo Holder launches a few punches to Sinani's cheek from the guard. Zoe Sinani uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward. JoJo Holder attempts to move to full guard but Zoe Sinani keeps good control and remains in half guard. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.]

[JoJo Holder goes with a looping right hand while Zoe Sinani jumps back and jabs. Holder only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless. Zoe Sinani shoots for a double leg takedown! She hits it! JoJo Holder is taken off her feet, but manages to pull Sinani into her guard. Holder tries to move on the ground and shows Zoe a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow! Bang! Holder's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dusty Whittaker knows he may be calling off the fight soon! You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Zoe Sinani can end the fight with her ground and pound.]

[Zoe Sinani aggressively and repeatedly punches Holder. She needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight! JoJo Holder doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet but she can't do it because of Sinani's movement. Sinani tries to escape from closed guard. She struggles to free her leg and jumps to half guard! JoJo Holder doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet again. She moves fast and now she is standing! Zoe quickly follows and both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]

[Zoe Sinani is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent. Body kick by Zoe Sinani just grazes her opponent. The two exchange wildly and both fighters are missing terribly. JoJo Holder shoots for a double leg takedown! Zoe Sinani sprawls and manages to stay on her feet. Sinani is trying to counter now! Zoe Sinani shoots for a double leg takedown now! She hits it! JoJo Holder is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Sinani into her guard. Dusty Whittaker separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds and the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.]

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ROUND THREE

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[Here comes JoJo Holder with a vicious middle kick! Zoe Sinani dodges that one moving backwards. Sinani is holding JoJo Holder's right leg... She's trying to take her down. JoJo loses balance and goes to the ground. Zoe Sinani is in side mount over JoJo Holder. JoJo attempts to trap Zoe in her guard but Zoe keeps control and remains in side mount. Holder tries to move on the ground and shows Zoe a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow! Bang! Holder's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Dusty Whittaker knows he may be calling off the fight soon! Holder tries to show some ground skills but Sinani uses her strength to keep JoJo at bay. Holder breathes deeply while on the ground. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.]

[The two exchange wildly and Sinani is connecting with a few punches. Holder counters with a flurry of punches! JoJo Holder fakes a punch and launches herself over Zoe. Great move by Holder who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch. JoJo Holder fakes a few punches and advances towards Sinani trying to take her down with a leg sweep. Sinani pushes JoJo and circles away, keeping himself within striking range. Holder decides to launch some tentative punches and she takes the best of a brief punching exchange. JoJo tries to bring the fight to the ground but Sinani won't budge, forcing her to pull guard.]

[Sinani is in closed guard and Holder tries to roll on the ground but Zoe uses her leg to keep her position on the ground. JoJo Holder isolates an arm in a kimura attempt! Sinani blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Holder's guard. Sinani is in half guard over Holder now. JoJo attempts to move to full guard but Zoe keeps good control and remains in half guard. Holder attempts a triangle from bottom! Zoe slips out. Holder quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her! Zoe slips out and backs away to avoid danger. Dusty Whittaker halts the fight to stand up JoJo Holder. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.]

[Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now. The two exchange wildly and JoJo is connecting with a few punches. Holder steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily. She seems tired. The two exchange wildly agai and JoJo connects with a few punches. Holder steps backwards away from Zoe. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit. Sinani and Holder engage in another wild exchange of punches! JoJo lands another solid combination! Zoe backpedals away, but JoJo stays on her and they exchange punches! Holder is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.]

[Holder steps backwards away from Zoe Sinani. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit. JoJo Holder goes with a looping right hand while Zoe Sinani jumps back and jabs. Zoe seems staggered and JoJo runs in to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Holder launches a hook to the body but Zoe moves aside looking for a counter. Bone shattering straight right hand from Zoe Sinani! Holder is going to have a big headache after that blow! The two exchange wildly, both landing but without much steam behind the shots. Holder avoids a dangerous strike from Sinani and fends her off with feel-out punches. JoJo rushes in and rains down with a fast flurry punches before Dusty Whittaker wedges in and separates the fighters and tells them to go to their corners as the round is over.]

Judge Hiroki Yamamoto

JoJo Holder 10 9 10: 29

Zoe Sinani 9 10 9: 28

Judge Shiro Ito

JoJo Holder 9 10 10: 29

Zoe Sinani 10 9 9: 28

Judge Akio Saito

JoJo Holder 10 9 9: 28

Zoe Sinani 9 10 10: 29

Winner: JoJo Holder by Split Decision

Statistics: JoJo Holder

Punches 30/51 (58%)

Kicks 3/6 (50%)

Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)

Takedowns 0/7 (0%)

GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)

Submissions 7/7 (100%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 353 s

Statistics: Zoe Sinani

Punches 54/72 (75%)

Kicks 2/2 (100%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 6/6 (100%)

GnP strikes 23/37 (62%)

Submissions 0/0 (0%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 343 s

RUN IT BACK

WITH DYLAN CARTER

[The camera cuts to an interview recorded earlier in the day, Savannah Skye standing by in the foyer of the Nippon Gaishi Hall with a man who will be competing that night, Travis Decker. Savannah smiles before speaking.]

SAVANNAH SKYE
Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time, making his debut tonight on the undercard of Boss Fight Eight, “Ripcord” Travis Decker. Travis, thank you for making the time today.

[Travis gives a warm smile.]

TRAVIS DECKER
No problem at all, Savannah. I was coming in anyway to get a lay of the land before tonight’s fight, so I had no reason not to.

SAVANNAH SKYE
Speaking of tonight, it is a known fact that this is not just your debut for Union Grand Prix, but your debut fight in general. How are you feeling going against a man who has been in the cage a number of times in Reno Nevada? Do you feel like your lack of experience is going to be a factor?

[Travis mulls the question over for a second.]

TRAVIS DECKER
I mean of course it is. Experience is a huge advantage in anything in life, and MMA is no different. I said at UGP 9 that I’ve been working my way to this point for awhile now, but all of my training can only get me so far. I know I’m the underdog coming into tonight, I know that no one gives me a snowball's chance in hell in this fight, and on paper I don't blame them. But I didn't train my ass off for years to get to this point to step into the cage and embarrass myself. Besides, experience is a two way street. What people fail to realise is besides the odd training clip, no one outside of my trainers have any real idea of how I fight. They’ve got info, sure, but as this is my first fight there are no tapes to watch, no preparation you can do. Reno’s gonna go out there and try to punch my head off, besides that he just has to wait and see.

SAVANNAH SKYE
Speaking of Reno, he has certainly been… vocal, in the lead up to your fight, even before that in fact. How do the mind games affect you, in your opinion? Like you said this is your first fight and social media can play a factor mentally.

[Travis smirks.]

TRAVIS DECKER
“Vocal” is one word for it, Savannah. Like I told Reno, I get what he’s doing. Rile me up, get me angry, I make a mistake, it’s lights out. Tale as old as time. To answer your question, they affect me in the reverse way: his words have fired me up, made me even more determined. Reno is not the first person to tell me I’m not good enough, and many who have done so did it far more convincingly than he did. He thinks this is gonna be easy, he thinks he’s already won. Good. It gives me a better chance to walk away with my first win. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve done my homework. Reno is a good fighter, and those hands are no joke, but I know what I have to do. Go out there, prove the world wrong, and put him down.

And if I can’t, if he backs up his words and knocks me out? I’ll pick myself up and get ready for the next fight. I am not going to quit, I am not going anywhere. Dante Reed has taken a chance on me here, and I am going to do everything I can to make it count. This is my dream, and win or lose it is going to take more than a loudmouth like Reno Nevada to take it away from me.

[Savannah gives an understanding nod.]

SAVANNAH SKYE
Well one thing is for sure, the fight is sure to be an explosive one. Thank you for your time Travis, and good luck tonight.

TRAVIS DECKER
Thank you Savannah, much appreciated.

[With that the camera cuts away.]

FAN POLL: 63% Reno Nevada

REFEREE: Herschel Warden

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ROUND ONE

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[Reno Nevada and Travis Decker touch gloves in the center to get this fight started! The two step in and exchange wildly with Nevada connecting with a few punches. Decker launches a furious hook that hits Nevada's chin like a wrecking ball! Nevada loses balance and goes to the mat. Decker is standing while Nevada is on the ground on his back. Reno doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet but he can't do it because of Decker's movement. Decker launches a kick to Nevada's thigh that connects with a loud pop! Decker winds back and throws another! BOOM! Decker stays light on his toes and connects with five total kicks to Nevada’s thigh, which looks to be swelling slightly now. Reno doesn't want to continue the fight in this position any longer and tries to get back on his feet. He moves fast and gets upright and it’s back to the beginning! Reno Nevada is standing and the crowd cheers on.]

[Travis Decker takes a few seconds to control his breathing as he circles around. Decker fakes a move and launches a liver kick! That almost wrenches Reno Nevada! Crushing shot to Nevada's body and he's holding his side after that one. Decker tries a middle kick, but Reno blocks and steps away. Decker gets sloppy and Reno tries to take advantage. Reno tries to bring the fight to the ground with a double leg takedown and Decker goes down. Decker launches a few punches to Nevada's cheek from the guard. Those punches sure are annoying because Nevada tries to cover his face. Decker tries to close his guard around Nevada and he succeeds!]

[Nevada is in closed guard and Decker tries to roll on the ground! Reno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground. Decker fails here and it's time for Reno to fight back! Nevada is looking to end this fight with strikes as he starts to pound away at Decker, who is barely covering up! Decker tries to roll on the ground now! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Reno Nevada! Decker tries to keep his position while looking to maybe begin a GnP session. Decker controls the situation despite Reno’s efforts of escaping. Reno tries to roll to his side and trap Decker in his guard. Reno gets his hip out and moves to full guard. Nevada tries to close his guard around Decker and he succeeds after a brief struggle. Decker tries to better his position on the ground but Nevada holds Decker’s head against his chin in the closed guard. Nevada tries to roll on the ground now, nice reversal! He’sin full mount over Decker now!]

[Decker tries to roll to his side and trap Reno Nevada in his guard and he moves to half guard. Decker tries to roll on the ground but Reno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground. Decker takes his mouthpiece out to breathe before winding back and rocking Nevada's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Those hits are leaving hitches in Nevada's side. Reno tries to pass Decker's guard and manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard. The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds. Both fighters gets to their feet and head to their respective corners.]

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ROUND TWO

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[Decker and Nevada close the distance and quickly engage in a wild exchange of punches! Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch! Decker launches a furious hook! That hits Nevada's chin like a wrecking ball! Nevada loses balance and goes to the mat. Decker is standing while Nevada is on the ground on his back. Decker launches a kick to Nevada's thigh and connects with a loud pop! Decker launches another kick but Nevada checks that kick! Nevada tries to stand up now! He shoots up and gets to his feet! Back to the beginning!]

[Nevada decides to launch some tentative punches and takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Decker's mouth is beginning to swell after the exchange. Nevada rushes in and begins to launch a barrage of punches over Decker! Nevada looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Decker's punches and Decker is on the receiving end of a great combo by Nevada. Brutal high kick from Travis Decker connects and you could hear the impact from the back seats! Reno retaliates and launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook! Decker blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Decker's cheek! Decker stumbles and the falls to the mat! Reno Nevada should try push forward now and finish this!]

[Nevada takes his turn and launches a kick to Decker's thigh that connects with a loud pop. Decker doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet but he can't do it because of Nevada's movement. Nevada launches another kick and connects. Decker tries to stand up again but Reno doesn’t allow it and throws another kick to Decker’s leg. Reno connects with three more kicks before he decides to back up and create space to allow Decker to stand up. Decker cautiously gets to his feet again and the crowd goes wild. Just as Decker gets to his feet, Reno throws a wicked Superman punch and rocks him! Decker hits the ground like a rag doll! That surgical strike by Reno Nevada has left Decker unconscious on the mat! The referee jumps in front of Reno and calls off the fight!]

Winner: Reno Nevada by KO (Punch) at 3:05 Round 2

Statistics: Reno Nevada

Punches 17/22 (77%)

Kicks 5/5 (100%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 1/1 (100%)

GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)

Submissions 0/0 (0%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 259 s

Statistics: Travis Decker

Punches 5/11 (45%)

Kicks 9/11 (82%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 0/0 (0%)

GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)

Submissions 0/0 (0%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 246 s

A NEW ERA

WITH DANTE REED

[The lights in the arena dim down and a video package begins to play on the big screen at the top of the entrance. Showing some of the biggest moments in Union Grand Prix's short existence, it finishes with a close up shot of the current championship belt. Then it slowly fades out and a newly designed title appears, marking a new identity to the ever growing MMA promotion. The cameras cut to cageside, where Dante Reed stands cageside holding the newly designed championship belt across his shoulder as the crowd roars with excitement. A new era has begun and it all starts at UGP 10.]

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BACKSTAGE

WITH SAVANNAH SKYE

SAVANNAH SKYE

I am here right now with one of the newest acquisitions to the Union Grand Prix Heavyweight Division, Tommy 'Thunder' Ward. How are you doing tonight?

TOMMY WARD

I'm great thank you. It's an honor to be here tonight for this wonderful show in Japan, on my 28th birthday!

SAVANNAH SKYE

Well happy birthday!

TOMMY WARD

Thank you.

[Tommy smiles and shakes Savannah's hand.]

SAVANNAH SKYE

So, you are a known regional boxer in the amateur ranks around the New England area. What brought you to Union Grand Prix?

TOMMY WARD

Well, I guess you can say I want to try out all of my skills. You see, my Father, had me in Jiu-Jitsu from a very young age, and I received my black belt at the age of 17. It's natural for me to want to test all my abilities.

SAVANNAH SKYE

Are you looking at anybody in particular for your debut?

TOMMY WARD

I would love to fight Bobbi London. She seems to be ready for a return to the cage, and I'm ready for my debut. It's a stretch though cause I don't want people to think I'm trying to 'jump the line'. I'm just looking for the best competition.

SAVANNAH SKYE

Well Bobbi London would be in that category.

[Tommy laughs.]

TOMMY WARD

Yes, she would.

[Tommy shakes Savannah's hand one more time effectively ending the interview.]

FAN POLL: 53% Luca Brasi

REFEREE: Roy Rivers

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ROUND ONE

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[Simon Bishop and Luca Brasi touch gloves in the center to get this fight started! The two step in and exchange wildly while Brasi is connecting with a few punches. Bishop leads with a punch, Brasi dodges it but whiffs with a counter. Luca gets sloppy and Bishop tries to take advantage. Bishop fakes a punch and launches himself over Luca who pushes his opponent under a troublesome Thai clinch. Both fighters are tied in a clinch now. Luca tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead. Luca wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.]

[Bishop is in closed guard over Brasi. Bishop is moving on the ground. Brasi tries to counter Bishop's moves on the ground. Bishop looks fresh, he trained hard for this fight. Bishop struggles on the ground and tries to break Luca’s guard, but Luca doesn't want to free his opponent and holds on tight. Bishop remains in closed guard and Brasi tries to roll on the ground! Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Bishop! Bishop tries to roll to his side and trap Luca in his guard but Luca keeps good control and remains in full mount. Bishop is uses some of his ground skills to try and escape, but Luca pushes him down and prevents his attempts to escape. Luca looks to counter now! He throws down elbows but Bishop is not making himself an easy target. Roy Rivers stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]

[A right hand from Simon Bishop gets deflected. Bishop launches a flurry of punches but Brasi slips out of danger. Bishop misses a step and Luca sees an opportunity to counter! Brasi feints and moves forward to hit with a hook, what a crushing shot! There is a small cut on Bishop's chin now. Luca paws at Bishop and Bishop answers with solid punches! Brasi feints and moves forward to hit with a hook again! What a shot! Bishop circles out and looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Brasi's punches. Brasi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Bishop. Luca tries to bring the fight to the ground with a double leg takedown and Bishop goes down.]

[Bishop tries to close his guard around Brasi while on the ground but he’s not able to. Luca is cooling the fight on the ground now catch his breath. Brasi tries to improve position now and frees a leg. Luca pushes Bishop's leg and tries to move to full mount. Nice move by Brasi who gets to full mount! Bishop is in trouble now! Simon tries to roll to his side and trap Luca in his guard but Luca keeps good control and remains in full mount. Roy Rivers has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing.]

[Luca Brasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside. Brasi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple. He pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position. Bishop doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Luca and tries to move away but Luca pushes Bishop forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch. Bishop tries to take Luca down. Brasi stumbles backwards and Bishop launches a few punches. One swing hits hard Brasi's jaw clean! Bishop shoots and grabs both of Brasi's leg, attempting to take him down with a double leg, but Luca manages to pull his legs back from Bishop's grip and moves away from him, and breaks the clinch in the process.]

[Bishop throws an uppercut and Brasi slips it. Bishop gets sloppy and Brasi tries to take advantage. Brasi is holding Bishop's left leg after a single leg, he struggles to take him down. Bishop eventually loses balance and goes to the ground. The buzzer sounds and Roy Rivers tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.]

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ROUND TWO

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[The second round opens up and Luca Brasi fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside. Brasi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground. Great takedown by Brasi. Brasi jumps to side mount but Bishop also closes his guard around Brasi. You can hear the excitement from the crowd as both fighters jockey for position. Brasi is taking some deep breaths while on the ground. Bishop tries to move on the ground and shows Luca a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow! BANG! Bishop's head gets rocked and his head bounces off the mat! Roy Rivers knows he may be calling off the fight soon! Brasi continues to rain down uncontested elbows and Rivers is asking Bishop to defend himself! Roy Rivers jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Bishop. This one is over!]

Winner: Luca Brasi by TKO (Elbows) at 1:05 Round 2

Statistics: Simon Bishop

Punches 7/17 (41%)

Kicks 0/0 (0%)

Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)

Takedowns 0/0 (0%)

GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)

Submissions 0/0 (0%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 187 s

Statistics: Luca Brasi

Punches 6/9 (67%)

Kicks 0/0 (0%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 3/3 (100%)

GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)

Submissions 0/0 (0%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 187 s

♫

LIGHTS OUT

YOU’RE TALKING TOO LOUD

SO JUST SHUT YOUR MOUTH

WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU NOW

♫

[“Lights Out” by Hollywood Undead blares over the loudspeaker and Seth Daniels pops out of the curtain and onto the stage wearing his green and black walkout fight kit with his crew following behind. As Daniels walks down the aisle, his villainous behavior is gone, only showing a stern and focused look.]

PATRICK CARSON

And now as we prepare to get this Co-Main Event bout started, the first man to the octagon is the silent assassin Seth Daniels. Daniels was one of the first initial competitors to sign on with Union Grand Prix. He entered the inaugural Cruiserweight Championship Tournament, and made it all the way to the finals, where he fell short against Daniel Fisk. Since then, he’s been on a slump, losing three in a row.

NORA BAUER

Give him some credit, two of those three losses came at the hands of Daniel Fisk, and the third from Viktor Volkov, all of whom have either won or competed in title fights. Daniels is a dangerous striker and has shown his capabilities in all of his fights. The Cruiserweight Division has become split with a handful of ‘day one’ fighters, and the rest new faces trying to start the climb. I think if Daniels can pull off a win here tonight, it’ll put him right back in the title contention discussions. But he’s got to handle a mountain of a man first!

♫

CAN’T YOU SEE I’M EASILY BOTHERED BY PERSISTENCE

ONE STEP FROM LASHING OUT AT YOU

YOU WANT IN TO GET UNDER MY SKIN

AND CALL YOURSELF A FRIEND

I’VE GOT MORE FRIENDS LIKE YOU

WHAT DO I DO?

♫

[“Respect” by Pantera shreds over the loudspeaker and “The Reaver” Jakko Wirman emerges to the stage wearing his blue and black walkout fight kit with crew members from his camp following behind. Wirman has a focused stare in his eyes as he makes his way down the ramp. He makes it to cageside where he is inspected by the fight official to ensure he is fit to fight and legal for action. Once cleared, he climbs up the steps and calmly takes his place in his corner.]

PATRICK CARSON

And here comes that mountain man, the Finnish Phenom Jakko Wirman. The Reaver is coming off a loss to Viktor Volkov, and like you mentioned Nora, a win for Wirman could also put Jakko in that title fight discussion.

NORA BAUER

These two match up really well with similar styles standing up. However, Wirman has the obvious size advantage, as he usually has to cut around twenty plus pounds to make weight. Daniels has the speed advantage in this one, but Wirman absolutely has the size and strength advantage, and is leaps and bounds more advanced on the ground. It’ll all boil down to who can execute their game plan in this one.

MIKE DEMPSEY

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the Co-Main Event of the evening! The following contest is scheduled for three rounds in the Union Grand Prix Cruiserweight Division! Introducing first, fighting out of the blue corner, a Kickboxer holding a Union GP record of 2-3. He stands 6’2” and weighing in at 225 pounds. From Phoenix, Arizona fighting out of Throne MMA, he is “Your Drug of Choice” Seth Daniels!

[Seth Daniels is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for this battle.]

MIKE DEMPSEY

And his opponent, fighting out of the re corner, a Kickboxer disciplined in Sambo and Judo holding a Union GP record of 2-1. He stands 6’4” and weighing in at 225 pounds. From Helsinki, Finland, fighting out of Real Killas MMA, he is “The Reaver” Jakko Wirman!

[Wirman steps out from his corner and raises both arms in the air as the crowd cheers him on. He looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.]

NORA BAUER

Looking at these two stand toe-to-toe, Wirman looks like he replenished back to his usual 240 walking weight and just towers over Seth Daniels. Wirman on paper looks to check all the boxes in his favor, but Daniels has a good six years of experience on The Reaver and that is invaluable. 54% of the fans that took our social media poll believe that the veteran Seth Daniels finally gets back on track and scores a win here tonight.

PATRICK CARSON

Not a staggering difference in the polls, which shows that anything can happen in this fight. Our referee for this Co-Main Event bout is Jordan Ripley. He checks off with each man one last time and calls for the bell! And here we go!

[Wirman and Daniels move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight! Daniels shoots a takedown but Wirman hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head! Daniels' forehead is bruised and cut after that punishing blow to start the fight. As the fight continues it seems that Jakko is taking the best of the fight. The two step in and exchange wildly, both landing but without much steam behind the shots. Daniels fires a series of low kicks, punishing Wirman's legs repeatedly.]

PATRICK CARSON

Jakko Wirman rocks Daniels right off the rip with that brutal kick to the head, but Daniels has recovered and tries to chop the big man down a peg with some solid leg kicks.

[Daniels avoids a dangerous strike from Wirman and counters with a solid straight! Wirman jumps in and tries some clinching in order to control the fight. Well done. Wirman is clinching with Daniels now. Daniels doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Wirman and tries to move away. Jakko pushes Daniels forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch. Both fighters stay tied in a clinch. Wirman gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown. Wirman gets hold of a leg and trips Daniels to the mat!]

NORA BAUER

Wirman takes the fight to the ground. Great move to take the fight to a phase that we all know he excels at over Daniels.

[Jakko is in closed guard over Daniels. Jakko looks to pass Daniels' guard but Daniels has a solid grip and keeps his ankles locked tight. Wirman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard. Jakko fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount! Wirman shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape. Wirman tries to free his other leg now. He uses his skillset by jumping out of Daniels' guard. He moves quickly to side mount!]

PATRICK CARSON

Jakko Wirman pummels his way to find better some positioning now. Let’s see what he can do with it.

[Jakko Wirman is in side mount over Seth Daniels now. Jakko isolates Daniels' arm and neck looking for an arm triangle but Daniels is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slips out of the hold. Daniels launches a few punches to Wirman's cheek from the guard. Wirman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward. Daniels misses a step and Jakko sees an opportunity to counter! Jakko looks to mount Daniels. He slides his knee across and gets to full mount.]

[Daniels launches a few punches to Wirman's cheek from the guard. Those punches sure are annoying because Wirman tries to cover his face. Daniels tries to roll to his side and trap Jakko in his guard. Daniels gets his hip out and moves to full guard. Daniels measures the resilience of Wirman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Those hits are leaving hitches in Wirman's side. Wirman pummels his way through and moves to full mount! He catches Daniels' left arm and tries a kimura! Daniels holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free.]

NORA BAUER

Wirman and Daniels are going back and forth on the ground here. Looks like Daniels is holding his own pretty well so far with the bigger man on top.

[Wirman tries to keep his position while looking to try some ground and pound, and Daniels struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously. Jakko isolates Daniels' arm and neck looking for another arm triangle! Daniels is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold once again. Jakko gets sloppy and Daniels tries to take advantage. Daniels tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount! He successfully moves to half guard!]

[Wirman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape! Daniels is not able to stop him and Jakko moves to side mount! Jakko goes for a key lock but Daniels breaks free. Jordan Ripley decides to stand the fighters up due to a lack of activity. Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.]

PATRICK CARSON

Back on their feet now, where anything can happen between these two kickboxers!

[Good front kick from Wirman, Daniels stumbles backwards after that one! Another front kick knocks Daniels off balance. Nice punch thrown by Jakko Wirman that nearly tags Daniels. Jakko throws a brutal looking high kick and Daniels narrowly dodges! Daniels fires back with a looping left hand that lands on Wirman's chin! That stops Wirman in his tracks! There is a small cut on Wirman's right eye now. Wirman shoots in for a single leg and uses his brute force to take Daniels down to the mat.]

[Jakko Wirman is in side mount over Seth Daniels. Daniels attempts to trap Jakko in his guard and manages to switch to full guard. Wirman tries to escape from the closed guard but doesn’t make any progress. The two fighters jockey for position back and forth until the buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.]

PATRICK CARSON

Solid first round here by both men. Jakko Wirman was the more aggressive fighter out there, but Daniels picked his spots and used them very effectively.

NORA BAUER

Too close to call in my book here. One of these guys needs to assert themselves a little more in the second to separate themselves on the scorecards. We’ve seen some bad calls made by the judges in the past, it’s best not to leave it to them.

[The second round opens up, and Daniels looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jakko Wirman's punches. Wirman is on the receiving end of a great combo by Daniels. Jakko changes levels and shoots a single leg takedown and catches Daniels off guard and goes down to the mat. Jakko is in side mount over Daniels. Daniels measures the resilience of Wirman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard. Those hits are leaving hitches in Wirman's side. Jakko looks to move to full mount but Daniels sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.]

PATRICK CARSON

Back on the ground to open up the second round, and again Seth Daniels is holding his own on the ground. This is not a good look for the Finland fighter.

[Wirman shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock! Daniels pushes Jakko forward against his back and breaks the lock! Daniels tries to pass Wirman's guard, he manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard. Daniels slides his knee across and achieves the full mount position! Tough spot for Jakko Wirman. Seth Daniels traps Jakko Wirman’s arms and starts throwing down elbows! He's tearing up Wirman's face with those brutal shots! Wirman needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it! Daniels continues the onslaught and the ref pulls Seth Daniels off! Wirman seems confused and a bit dazed as the fight is called off!]

PATRICK CARSON

That’s it! It’s all over! Seth Daniels finishes the fight off with some textbook ground and pound and finally chalks one up in the win column!

[The crowd bursts into cheers as Seth Daniels celebrates with his corner crew. Doctors tend to Wirman for a few moments to check on his condition. Once he’s been cleared, he rises to his feet with an obvious look of confusion and disappointment on his face. The two men eventually meet back in the center of the octagon for the official ruling.]

MIKE DEMPSEY

Ladies and gentlemen, referee Jordan Ripley has called for a stop in this fight at 1 minute 48 seconds of the secondround, for your winner by technical knockout, “Your Drug of Choice” Seth Daniels!

[The crowd explodes once more as Daniels has his hand raised in victory. Daniels and Wirman shake hands and say a few words before splitting off to their respective corner crews. A graphic pops up to highlight the fight while the commentators recap.]

Winner: Seth Daniels by TKO (GnP) at 1:48 Round 2

Statistics: Jakko Wirman

Punches 3/6 (50%)

Kicks 3/4 (75%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 3/3 (100%)

GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)

Submissions 6/6 (100%)

Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)

Time on the ground 240 s

Statistics: Seth Daniels

Punches 8/9 (89%)

Kicks 3/3 (100%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 0/0 (0%)

GnP strikes 11/15 (73%)

Submissions 0/0 (0%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 240 s

PATRICK CARSON

You know, coming into the fight we all thought that these two were evenly matched standing up and Jakko Wirman held the advantage on the ground, but Seth Daniels just made believers out of all of us here tonight and finally gets back on the right track.

NORA BAUER

A much needed win for the Throne MMA fighter, who stops the three fight losing skid and gets back to .500. I only can thank Seth Daniels and Jakko Wirman for an unforgettable fight here tonight!

♫

YEAH, NIGGA, THIS SHIT REAL OUT HERE

RUNNIN' THROUGH THE RED LIGHT, LOOKIN' THROUGH YOUR REAR VIEW

NIGGA MIGHT JUST SNEAK UP ON THE CAR AND TRY TO SPRAY YOU

PLAYIN' FOR KEEPS OUT HERE IN THE A

IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME COMIN'

♫

[As “Red Light” by Future plays throughout the arena, Zari Aliyah slowly makes her way out while shadow boxing with her corner crew following close behind. Aliyah doesn’t show much emotion as she makes it to cageside and gets checked by the bout official. Once cleared, she races up the steps and heads straight to her corner, bobbing and weaving along the way. When Aliyah enters the cage the arena is about to explode! She knows for sure that the fans are with her tonight.]

PATRICK CARSON

Coming to the cage now, Zari Aliyah is making her second Boss Fight main event appearance, and I’m sure she’s looking for a different results. She comes in tonight off a main event loss to Misty DeMeans back at Boss Fight VI, where she suffered a first round KO loss to the outspoken HILITE Fighter. Aliyah has become somewhat of an ambassador for Union Grand Prix, spreading awareness of the adversities that the black community routinely faces.

NORA BAUER

It’s certainly a nice breath of fresh air to see someone using their platform for good once in a while. Zari has done a lot of community work, where she recently held a fundraiser to help combat the Flint Water Crisis that unfortunately is still a major issue. But right now, in this moment, Zari has another issue to worry about, and that is the Throne MMA product she’s about to face. Zari will need to utilize her striking range and great conditioning to keep the fight standing up. IF she can manage that, she will have a great chance here tonight.

♫

I’LL TAKE YOU TO THE CANDY SHOP

I’LL LET YOU LICK THE LOLLIPOP

GO ‘HEAD GIRL DON’T YOU STOP

KEEP GOING ‘TIL YOU HIT THE SPOT, WHOA

♫

["Candy Shop" by The Baseballs plays over the loudspeaker and Saffron Harris emerges to the stage wearing her purple and white walkout fight kit with crew members from her camp following behind. Harris looks calm and focused, almost cracking a slight grin as she heads down to the cage. She makes it to cageside where she is checked up on by the fight official. Once cleared, she climbs up the steps and jogs her way over to her corner.]

PATRICK CARSON

And now for the final walkout of the night, the Throne MMA fighter Saffron Harris has arrived! Harris comes in tonight off an impressive first round submission victory over Ellis Belrose at UGP 8. Harris and Aliyah have very different fighting styles, so it’s going to be fun to watch and see who can execute their game plan.

NORA BAUER

We mentioned how Aliyah is an excellent stand up striker, particularly with her kicks. For Harris, she can stand up and trade punches, but her big focus is on the ground, where she likes to work on submissions. Saffron with either need to stay in tight against Zari and work those hands, or take the fight to the ground and do what she does best.

MIKE DEMPSEY

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the Main Event of the evening! The following contest is scheduled for five rounds in the Union Grand Prix Lightweight Division! Introducing first, fighting out of the blue corner, a Muay Thai kickboxer holding a Union GP record of 1-1. She stands 5’7” and weighing in at 119 pounds, from West Harlem, New York, fighting out of Real Killas MMA, she is “Zealous” Zari Aliyah!

[Zari Aliyah is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap as the crowd erupts into cheers for her. She looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.]

MIKE DEMPSEY

And her opponent, fighting out of the red corner, a Boxer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Grappler holding a Union GP record of 2-1. She stands at 5’5” and weighing in at 130 pounds. She is from Fayetteville, Arkansas, fighting out of Throne MMA, she is Saffron Harris!

[Saffron Harris looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever. She looks at the ground while she does her breathing exercises.]

NORA BAUER

We’re just moments away for this big main event fight here in Nagoya, Japan! It sounds like the crowd is heavily behind Zari, but it’s closer than you think. 52% of the fans that took our social media poll believe that Saffron Harris takes the win here tonight.

PATRICK CARSON

It’s definitely a close call. Both of these fighters are peaking towards their prime years in the sport, but there is still a lot of unknown factors that we are about to get a little more clarity on. Our referee for this main event fight is Dusty Whittaker. He’s checking off with each fighter one last time here and now calls for the bell! And this fight is underway!

[The bell announces the first round! Both fighters touch gloves in the center of the cage to get this one started. Zari Aliyah comes in with a vicious middle kick! Saffron Harris dodges that one and moves backwards. Saffron circles forward, looking for a hole in her opponent's defense. Harris launches a stiff jab! That barely hits Aliyah's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Dusty Whittaker halts the fight to give Aliyah time to recover. After a few moments, Zari Aliyah seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.]

PATRICK CARSON

An inadvertent eye poke stops this fight, but it looks like Zari is okay and the fight resumes.

NORA BAUER

I don’t believe Harris did that intentionally, it’s just not in her DNA.

[Both fighters circles around looking for angles. Aliyah decides to launch some tentative punches. Harris fires back a couple of jabs that are answered by Aliyah with a stiff cross! Solid exchange here! It looks like there is a small cut under Zari’s left eye. The two circle around some more before they both step in and exchange wildly. Both are landing but without much steam behind the shots. Good leg kicks from Zari Aliyah to switch things up and Harris winces a bit.]

[You can see in Zari Aliyah’s eyes that she wants this win. She unleashes a brutal high kick that connects and Saffron Harris’ lip is beginning to swell. Saffron Harris swings and lands a hard impact right hook to the side of Aliyah's face! Zari answers back with a solid combination that connects cleans with Harris. Aliyah circles around and looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Saffron Harris' jabs. Aliyah winds backs and connects with an uppercut on Harris' chin while Harris fires back with some great crosses!]

PATRICK CARSON

Great exchange here to open up the round. It looks like Saffron isn’t afraid to stand up and trade blows with Zari Aliyah.

NORA BAUER

If you want to make a name for yourself in this sport, you cannot be afraid to go where the fight takes you. Harris is working a solid counter game right now.

[Aliyah launches a furious low kick and it looks like Harris may have hyperextended her knee! Aliyah throws another low kick, but switches targets and lands a superb body kick! That hard blow drills Harris in the ribs and she winces in pain. Zari launches an inside leg kick to Harris’ injured knee. She ducks back to avoid a dangerous strike from Harris and counters with a solid straight! You can hear the excitement from the crowd as they grow louder with cheers for both fighters. Harris looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Zari Aliyah's punches and both fighters are wildly hitting the air now!]

PATRICK CARSON

These fighters need to control themselves and not allow the crowd’s reaction to dictate their game plan.

NORA BAUER

You’re exactly right, Patrick. You want to win the fight first and foremost. The fanfare is just a byproduct.

[Saffron and Zari circle their way back to the center of the octagon. Both fighters move side to side, looking for angles in their opponent’s defense. Zari feints a front kick to Harris’ injured knee and launches a brutal looking switch kick that lands clean on Harris’ temple! You could hear the impact from the back seats! Down goes Harris! She’s out cold! That phenomenal knockout throws the crowd into pandemonium as Zari is rushes by her corner crew!]

PATRICK CARSON

Oh my god! It’s all over! Zari Aliyah lands a beautiful switch kick to end this one in the first round!

NORA BAUER

She set it up perfectly. She faked that kick to the knee and drew Saffron’s attention away from keeping her guard up. That left her wide open for that textbook switch kick and that’s all she wrote! Incredible!

[The crowd goes wild as Aliyah celebrates her victory with her corner crew. Doctors tend to Harris for a few moments before helping her back up to her feet. After doctors and cutmen finish their work, the two fighters meet back in the middle of the octagon for the official call.]

MIKE DEMPSEY

Ladies and gentlemen, referee Dusty Whittaker has called for a stop in this fight at 2 minutes 35 seconds of the very first round for your winner by knockout, “Zealous” Zari Aliyah!

[Aliyah has her hand raised in victory and both fighters embrace with a handshake and a hug while they say a few words to each other. The crowd splits off into dueling chants for both fighters before each woman splits off to each other’s crew. A graphic pops up on screen, breaking down the statistics of the fight as the commentators recap.]

Winner: Zari Aliyah by KO (High Kick) at 2:35 Round 1

Statistics: Saffron Harris

Punches 7/10 (70%)

Kicks 0/0 (0%)

Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)

Takedowns 0/0 (0%)

GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)

Submissions 0/0 (0%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 0 s

Statistics: Zari Aliyah

Punches 12/13 (92%)

Kicks 8/9 (89%)

Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)

Takedowns 0/0 (0%)

GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)

Submissions 0/0 (0%)

Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)

Time on the ground 0 s

PATRICK CARSON

Amazing strategy by Zari Aliyah here in this fight. This is one she was really looking forward too to try and get herself back on the right track.

NORA BAUER

She pulled through from that early eye poke to execute a near flawless game plan and finished this fight off in spectacular fashion. But you also have to give Saffron Harris a ton of respect in this one. She was standing up well before hyperextending her knee. She had some absorbing moments and contributed to the excitement of this fight, but I think she may have focused a little too much on protecting herself there. Hopefully she’s okay and it’s nothing serious.

PATRICK CARSON

Folks, that’s all we have here tonight. A big night here in Japan as we witnessed so many great fighters continue to hone their craft and climb the rankings of Union Grand Prix. Catch us again April 13th exclusively on the Battleground Network as we make our way to the Saitama Super Arena for UGP 10! Three monumental title fights have already been announced and there is much more to come. For Nora Bauer, I’m Patrick Carson, goodnight everybody!