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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Workman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vice Ganda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Workman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Workman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vice Ganda!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Workman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Workman postures up in Ganda's guard and throws a big left but Ganda blocks it.
Workman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ganda's head.
Ganda is looking to stand up but Workman isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Workman throws a big elbow that misses.
Workman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ganda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Ganda misses.
Ganda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ganda throws a combination that misses
and Workman counters with a straight right hand.
Ganda misses with a series of wild punches.
Ganda misses with a few strikes there.
Vice Ganda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganda misses with a few strikes there.
Ganda fails to land with a series of punches.
Ganda tries to bum rush Workman with a series of wild strikes but Workman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ganda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Workman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ganda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Workman moves into the clinch.
Workman pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ganda throws an elbow that misses. Workman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ganda's guard. Nice move by Workman!
Workman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Workman working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workman stands and steps away. Ganda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ganda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ganda throws a combination that misses
and Workman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ganda misses with a double jab
and Workman moves into the clinch.
Ganda looks winded!
Workman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ganda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Workman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ganda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Workman.
Ganda pushes Workman off looking to stand but Workman dives back in and keeps control.
Workman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ganda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Workman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Workman.
Workman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Workman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ganda misses with a two punch combination.
Ganda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Workman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Workman.
Workman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ganda is fighting off a takedown attempt but Workman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ganda to the mat. Ganda regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Workman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganda wants to get back to his feet but Workman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Workman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Workman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ganda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Workman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ganda thinking.
Ganda thows a leg kick but Workman checks it
and Workman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Workman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Ganda. Those never looked like landing.
Vice Ganda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ganda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Workman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Workman.
Ganda wants to get back to striking at distance but Workman won't allow it.
Workman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ganda throws a combination that misses
and Workman counters with a left and a right that stings Ganda.
Ganda misses with a double jab
and Workman counters with a series of strikes. Ganda will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganda looks to land a combination but Workman avoids it well.
Workman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganda looks to land a combination but Workman avoids it well.
Ganda is breathing heavily.
Ganda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Workman counters with a nice body shot.
Ganda throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Workman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ganda throws a lazy head kick
and Workman counters with a right hand to the body.
Workman has Ganda up against the cage in a clinch.
Workman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ganda's efforts to push away.
Workman breaks the clinch.
Ganda misses with a combination
and Workman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Workman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workman works over Ganda with some ground and pound from guard.
Workman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Workman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Workman throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Workman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ganda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Workman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Workman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Workman postures up and lands a big shot to Ganda's brow.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vice Ganda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ganda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Workman.
Workman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ganda throws a leg kick
so Workman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Workman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Workman throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Workman 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. This is the final round!
Ganda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Workman.
Ganda swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Workman.
Ganda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Workman circles away quickly and effectively.
Workman goes for a double leg but Ganda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ganda continues to drive forward.
Ganda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ganda is looking to break free of the clinch but Workman has double underhooks.
Ganda is looking to break free of the clinch but Workman has double underhooks.
Workman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Workman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ganda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ganda throws a series of punches but Workman avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ganda.
Workman slips a jab and a cross from Ganda.
Ganda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Ganda misses
and Workman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ganda throws a leg kick that is checked
and Workman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ganda wants to break free but Workman has control.
Ganda is trying to push Workman away but Workman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Workman.
Workman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ganda is looking to chop away at Workman's legs.
Ganda throws a right hand that Workman ducks under and follows up with a left that Workman also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Ganda misses
and Workman counters by moving into the clinch.
Ganda wants to get back to striking at distance but Workman won't allow it.
Workman breaks from the clinch.
Ganda misses with the combination.
Ganda misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganda misses with a combination
and Workman counters with a one-two to the body.
Workman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Workman lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Workman is working Ganda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Workman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ganda has wrist control.
Workman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joe Workman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Workman throws a strike but Ganda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ganda stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Workman has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Ganda manages to get his head free but now Workman has transitioned to an armbar! Ganda grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Workman! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Workman!
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