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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jin Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacq eClipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
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220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacq eClipe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda fails with the takedown.
eClipe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takeda counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for eClipe!
Takeda moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, eClipe has worked his arm free - good work by eClipe!
Takeda is trying to get an arm triangle but eClipe is defending well.
Takeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takeda is trying to ground and pound but eClipe uses the momentary lack of control by Takeda to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Takeda works his way into full mount!
Takeda swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and eClipe is now in Takeda's guard. A big mistake from Takeda there, giving up the dominant position!
Takeda working for a triangle but eClipe defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead eClipe passes into side control.
Takeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
eClipe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takeda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeda.
Takeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and eClipe defends well.
Takeda is looking for a triangle but eClipe pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead eClipe passes into half guard.
Takeda moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takeda is on top in guard.
eClipe keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass.
Takeda drops back, looking for a kneebar! eClipe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. eClipe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from eClipe!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
eClipe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt.
eClipe fails in his attempt to clinch.
eClipe misses with a hook
and Takeda counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
eClipe misses with a double jab
and Takeda counters with a nice double leg into side control. eClipe won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Takeda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
eClipe misses with a combination
and Takeda counters with a takedown into side control.
Takeda throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and eClipe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Takeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takeda is looking for a kimura here.
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura but eClipe is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so eClipe is just riding it out for now. Takeda eventually gives up the hold.
Takeda is looking for a kimura here.
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, eClipe has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takeda seems to be looking for submissions.
Takeda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and eClipe defends it well.
Takeda trying to control from half guard but eClipe is working away.
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, eClipe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jin Takeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but eClipe sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
eClipe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takeda.
eClipe trying to control but Takeda postures up.
Takeda thows a huge punch but eClipe dodges it nicely.
eClipe is holding on to half guard well.
Takeda is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Takeda swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and eClipe is now in Takeda's guard. A big mistake from Takeda there, giving up the dominant position!
eClipe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
eClipe preventing the sweep.
Takeda throws his legs up looking for a submission but eClipe uses it to pass to side control.
Takeda regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Takeda dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takeda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
eClipe throws a combination that misses
and Takeda counters with a three punch combo that has eClipe backing up. eClipe nods at Takeda to acknowledge the strikes.
eClipe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takeda counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Takeda drops back looking for a leg! eClipe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and eClipe manages to kick Takeda off! Takeda jumps back into eClipe's guard.
eClipe controls Takeda momentarily but Takeda frees himself.
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but eClipe has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and eClipe dives on top into guard.
Takeda has his foot on eClipe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. eClipe works his way back into a safe position though.
Takeda is looking for a triangle here but eClipe uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Takeda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked eClipe off and has taken his back!
eClipe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Takeda.
Takeda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on eClipe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Takeda goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. eClipe escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
eClipe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Takeda.
Takeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Takeda is pressing down on eClipe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
eClipe preventing the sweep.
eClipe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead eClipe passes into half guard.
eClipe moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Takeda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda looking for a sweep but eClipe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Takeda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jacq eClipe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeda regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Takeda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takeda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jin Takeda!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jin Takeda!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jin Takeda!
Jin Takeda wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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