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FCB 5 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eatsome Pussy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eatsome Pussy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Pussy shoots in.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Pussy takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Eatsome Pussy has been cut.
Pussy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pussy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eatsome Pussy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee stalling the fight.
Lee presses Pussy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pussy is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee pulls Pussy into guard.
Pussy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee is pushing Pussy's head away, looking to escape. Pussy manages to hold on to the position though.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Pussy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pussy misses with the ground and pound.
Pussy decides to stand back up.
Pussy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pussy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Even with his hooks in, Lee manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pussy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee avoiding Pussy 's attempts to control his hands.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Pussy manages to turn into his guard.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pussy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Pussy stands up from Lee's guard - Pussy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee tries to clinch up but Pussy circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pussy fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pussy.
Pussy fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No joy there for Pussy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pussy is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Pussy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pussy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pussy misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pussy.
Pussy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pussy's waist but Pussy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pussy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pussy throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pussy doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Pussy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pussy.
Pussy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Pussy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pussy throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Pussy throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pussy.
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eatsome Pussy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pussy fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pussy takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pussy jumps guard but Lee stands there with Pussy around his waist. Pussy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee has Pussy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pussy tumbling to the mat - Lee dives into Pussy's guard.
Pussy is trying to keep Lee in close.
Pussy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Pussy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lee is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pussy tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lee looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lee prevents Pussy from getting a body triangle.
Pussy is cranking Lee's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lee! He's tightened the choke and Lee is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eatsome Pussy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Van Der Klaas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Van Der Klaas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Matters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lukasz Van Der Klaas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matters moves out of range as Van Der Klaas throws a body kick.
Matters moves out of range as Van Der Klaas throws a body kick.
Van Der Klaas tries to land a leg kick but Matters saw it coming and moves away.
Matters misses with a few strikes there.
Matters could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Matters moves out of range of the body kick from Van Der Klaas.
Van Der Klaas swings for the body but Matters moves out of range.
Van Der Klaas doesn't manage to clinch there - Matters circles away.
Van Der Klaas throws a push kick but Matters slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Klaas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matters is able to avoid easily.
Van Der Klaas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lukasz Van Der Klaas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Van Der Klaas misses
and Matters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Klaas tries to clinch there but Matters circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Der Klaas is looking to clinch.
Van Der Klaas throws out a leg kick but Matters moves out of range and Van Der Klaas only half commits.
Matters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Klaas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matters sprawls well. Matters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Der Klaas gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Klaas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Der Klaas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Der Klaas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matters lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Der Klaas's head.
Matters throws a push kick but Van Der Klaas slaps the foot to one side.
Matters checks a low kick from Van Der Klaas.
Van Der Klaas tries to score with a low kick but Matters moves his leg out of the way.
Van Der Klaas tries to close the distance and clinch but Matters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matters blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Klaas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Der Klaas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matters counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Der Klaas won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matters throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Van Der Klaas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matters prevents Van Der Klaas from improving his position.
Matters trying to control from Van Der Klaas's half guard. Van Der Klaas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Van Der Klaas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Van Der Klaas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Matters is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Matters and Van Der Klaas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Van Der Klaas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Der Klaas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matters, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matters dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Van Der Klaas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Der Klaas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Van Der Klaas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Der Klaas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mike Matters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Matters finds it's way through Van Der Klaas's defenses.
Van Der Klaas moves in looking to clinch but Matters pushes him off.
Matters checks a low kick from Van Der Klaas.
Van Der Klaas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matters counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Klaas throws a head kick but Matters moves out of range.
Van Der Klaas looking to score a takedown here. Matters is defending well but Van Der Klaas drives through and ends up in Matters's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Klaas trying to control the position from guard on top but Matters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Klaas looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Klaas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matters's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Klaas trying to control the action but Matters is working from the bottom.
Matters wants to stand back up but Van Der Klaas manages to pass into side control.
Van Der Klaas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Matters is trying to control Van Der Klaas's posture but Van Der Klaas avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Klaas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Der Klaas wants to control but Matters is keeping him busy.
Matters wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Van Der Klaas tries to move to mount but Matters blocks the move with his legs.
Van Der Klaas swings around for an armbar but Matters sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Van Der Klaas's guard.
Matters trying to control but Van Der Klaas is working from the bottom.
Matters wants to get up but he can't break Van Der Klaas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Van Der Klaas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Van Der Klaas dodges the punch combination from Matters.
Van Der Klaas misses with a low kick.
Van Der Klaas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Der Klaas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matters was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Der Klaas.
Van Der Klaas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matters swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Der Klaas.
Van Der Klaas throws a hook but Matters avoids it easily.
Van Der Klaas tries to land a front kick but Matters steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Klaas misses with a right hand
and Matters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Der Klaas shoots for a double leg takedown but Matters sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Klaas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matters misses with a series of wild punches.
Matters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matters misses with a two punch combination.
Van Der Klaas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matters's waist but Matters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Klaas off to one side.
Van Der Klaas moves in looking to clinch but Matters pushes him off.
Van Der Klaas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Der Klaas somewhat.
Mike Matters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Van Der Klaas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Klaas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Der Klaas is looking to chop away at Matters's legs.
Van Der Klaas tries to close the distance and clinch but Matters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matters checks a leg kick.
Matters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Der Klaas as he jumps to the side.
Van Der Klaas misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Van Der Klaas misses.
Matters jabs Van Der Klaas right on the nose. Van Der Klaas blinks but takes it well.
Van Der Klaas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matters counters with a crisp one two that drops Van Der Klaas! Matters thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Van Der Klaas to his feet! Van Der Klaas is in big trouble!
Van Der Klaas is rocked!
Van Der Klaas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Klaas throws a leg kick but Matters sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matters looks to land a combination but Van Der Klaas avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Matters. Those never looked like landing.
Matters keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matters throws a right hand that Van Der Klaas ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Der Klaas also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matters throws a series of punches but Van Der Klaas avoids them all with ease.
Van Der Klaas is looking to clinch.
A low kick from Van Der Klaas misses
and Matters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Matters. No joy for Van Der Klaas on that attempt.
Van Der Klaas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Der Klaas tries to clinch up.
Van Der Klaas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matters counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Der Klaas misses with an uppercut
and Matters counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Van Der Klaas off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Matters follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Van Der Klaas was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Matters!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pancho Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saku Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pancho Cortez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pancho Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Saku Katsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cortez scores with a punch to the head.
Cortez cracks Katsumoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pancho Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katsumoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katsumoto.
Katsumoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cortez misses with an uppercut
and Katsumoto counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Cortez falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Saku Katsumoto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jean Moutarde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skrappy Doo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doo has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The key to victory for Jean Moutarde has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jean Moutarde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Skrappy Doo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doo wants to clinch up but Moutarde keeps it at a distance.
Moutarde scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Doo is refusing to be controlled, as Moutarde sits in half guard.
Moutarde knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doo on the ground.
Doo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Moutarde. Oh but Doo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Moutarde goes limp - he's gone! Doo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skrappy Doo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thunder Thighs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Nakai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thunder Thighs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Nakai!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nakai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakai quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Nakai but it's paid off an Thighs is forced to tap! Nice work by Nakai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuki Nakai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Napper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteo Baccini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napper comes to the cage accompanied by FCB- Fight Gear. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Napper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matteo Baccini!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baccini misses the shot to the body.
Baccini tries to clinch
and Napper counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Napper.
Baccini is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Napper has Baccini pressed against the cage, preventing Baccini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Baccini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Baccini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baccini breaks the clinch.
Napper feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Napper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Napper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Napper won't allow Baccini to get back to his feet.
Baccini keeping full guard, as Napper tries to pass.
Napper trying to control but Baccini is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Napper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Napper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Napper has gone for a leg lock! Baccini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Napper's guard.
Napper is working an open guard so Baccini takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Napper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Napper trying to control the action but Baccini is working from the bottom.
Napper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Napper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccini wants to get back to his feet but Napper drags him back down.
Napper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Napper trying to control the position but Baccini is working away.
Baccini is looking to get back to his feet here but Napper is keeping cool and he's managed to take Baccini's back.
Napper patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Napper tries to get the hooks in deep but Baccini pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baccini trying to get back to his feet but Napper is in full control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Napper slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Napper punches the canvas rather than the man.
Napper looking to break Baccini's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Baccini remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Napper will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Baccini controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Napper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baccini is defending well though. Napper let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napper struggling to land strikes to the head as Baccini covers up.
Napper working for the choke.
Napper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baccini is defending well though. Napper let's go of the attempt for now.
Napper is persistently looking for the submission but Baccini is defending it well.
Baccini looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Napper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Napper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baccini.
Napper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baccini defends it nicely.
Baccini gets caught flat footed, as Napper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baccini wants to stand up but Napper is controlling him.
Napper wants to control from the top but Baccini keeps moving.
Baccini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napper trying to control the position from guard on top but Baccini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Danny Napper wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Baccini motions for Napper to come forward. Baccini throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Matteo Baccini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baccini clinches up against the cage.
Napper has Baccini pressed against the cage, preventing Baccini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Napper has Baccini pressed against the cage, preventing Baccini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baccini wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Napper has him pressed against the cage.
Napper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Napper is looking to take a break and control but Baccini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baccini has one foot on Napper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Napper misses its intended target.
Baccini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baccini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baccini. Napper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Napper changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baccini looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Danny Napper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Napper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baccini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baccini tries to escape but Napper is in control.
Napper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Napper crashes against the mat.
Baccini throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Baccini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baccini dives on top into guard.
Baccini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Napper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Baccini!
Napper working for a submission but Baccini is keeping him at bay.
Baccini is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Baccini is breathing heavily.
Napper misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napper thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Napper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Napper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Napper working for a submission but Baccini is keeping him at bay.
Baccini is trying to stand.
Napper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baccini has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Napper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Baccini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Napper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baccini closes the distance but Napper moves to the side
and Napper counters with a takedown into side control.
Napper tries for a kimura but Baccini is defending well.
Napper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baccini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Napper in side control, throwing shots but Baccini defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baccini is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Napper is controlling him well.
Napper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Napper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Napper in side control, throwing shots but Baccini defends.
Baccini is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Napper asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Napper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Baccini sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Napper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baccini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baccini wants to get back to his feet but Napper drags him back down.
Baccini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baccini is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Napper is trying to get an arm triangle but Baccini is defending well.
Baccini is trying to escape the position but Napper is controlling the position.
Baccini wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Napper tries for a kimura but Baccini is defending well.
Napper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Napper tries to score with some ground and pound. Baccini controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Napper is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baccini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Napper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Baccini is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Napper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baccini keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Napper stalls from top position.
Baccini is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Napper is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Napper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baccini explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Napper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Napper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Napper!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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