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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nam Ho Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Bridges has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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, Ed Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nam Ho Choi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges pushes Ho Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Bridges drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ho Choi is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridges has double underhooks.
Bridges jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho Choi walks away with a smile on his face. Bridges gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges checks a leg kick.
Bridges takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ho Choi throws a sloppy head kick
and Bridges counters with a single leg into guard. Ho Choi didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Choi wants to stand up but Bridges is controlling him.
Ho Choi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ho Choi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bridges stands up and waves to Ho Choi to follow him.
Ho Choi lands a high kick!
Bridges stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ho Choi.
Ho Choi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bridges on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bridges closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bridges has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ho Choi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bridges is working for takedown but Ho Choi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bridges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bridges successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Choi throws a big right hand that misses.
Ho Choi stands up from Bridges's guard - Ho Choi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ho Choi thows a body kick. Bridges tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A jab from Ho Choi finds it's way through Bridges's defenses.
Bridges closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bridges connects with a nice short shot to Ho Choi's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bridges lands a nice short elbow.
Bridges is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is looking for a kimura here.
Ho Choi pushes Bridges off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Ho Choi looks to move away, Bridges throws a big counter combo bu Ho Choi just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nam Ho Choi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bridges avoids the head kick by Ho Choi.
Bridges checks a low kick from Ho Choi.
Ho Choi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bridges.
Ho Choi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bridges's calf.
Ho Choi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been informed that Ho Choi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bridges rushes Ho Choi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ho Choi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Ho Choi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Choi working hard to break the clinch.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Ho Choi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Choi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ho Choi wants to break free but Bridges has control.
Bridges fails to pull guard.
Bridges jumps guard but Ho Choi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho Choi manages to break the clinch.
Bridges has Ho Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two 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.
Ho Choi has had enough of the clinch but Bridges keeps him there for the moment.
Ho Choi manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Ho Choi tenderised Bridges's leg. Bridges is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho Choi throws a head kick but Bridges moves out of range.
As Ho Choi tries to get set, Bridges tries to push him back and clinch up but Ho Choi manages to avoid the attempt.
Ho Choi is breathing heavily.
Bridges is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ho Choi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ho Choi feints the counter takedown.
Bridges misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges lands a really nice looking cross but Ho Choi seems unphased.
Bridges instigates a clinch.
Bridges keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ho Choi's efforts to push away.
Bridges wants to take the fight to the mat but Ho Choi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ho Choi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho Choi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges fails with a takedown attempt.
Bridges doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ho Choi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ho Choi scores with the left hand. Bridges knows he should have avoided that one.
Ho Choi defending well as Bridges loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Choi with the counter takedown but Bridges avoids it easily.
Bridges scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ho Choi is looking to escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges controlling the pace.
Bridges has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bridges prevents Ho Choi from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nam Ho Choi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bridges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Ho Choi. Those never looked like landing.
Bridges has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Choi.
Bridges really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bridges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ho Choi can pounce on him.
Nam Ho Choi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ho Choi throws a leg kick but Bridges moved away.
Ho Choi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ho Choi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ho Choi swings for the body but Bridges moves out of range.
Bridges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ho Choi sprawls and moves away.
Ho Choi throws a leg kick that misses.
Bridges feinted with a counter takedown.
Ho Choi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ho Choi sprawls well initially but Bridges persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ho Choi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bridges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ho Choi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bridges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bridges stands up and beckons Ho Choi to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Bridges is looking for a counter combo.
Bridges gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bridges successfully pulls guard.
Bridges is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ho Choi is controlling him.
Bridges has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ho Choi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ho Choi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Choi tries a low kick but Bridges avoids it.
Ho Choi throws a body punch but Bridges moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Choi throws a shot from downtown. Bridges moves away and avoids it.
Bridges throws a big counter combination but Ho Choi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bridges decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ed Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bridges decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridges closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bridges lands in his opponent's guard.
Ho Choi is looking to stand back up but Bridges counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ho Choi.
Ho Choi is trying to stand up here but Bridges is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ho Choi has hold of Bridges's hands but Bridges slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bridges stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bridges looks to land a body kick but Ho Choi moved away.
Bridges fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ho Choi checks it well.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bridges was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ho Choi is looking to get back to his feet here but Bridges is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ho Choi's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bridges is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ho Choi is defending well though. Bridges let's go of the attempt for now.
Nam Ho Choi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Choi trying to get back to his feet but Bridges is in full control for now.
Bridges has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ho Choi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nam Ho Choi!
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energy
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