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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Dior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Dior is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Eduardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christian Dior!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eduardo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dior's waist but Dior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eduardo off to one side.
Dior clobbers Eduardo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eduardo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dior sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eduardo somewhat.
Nice defenses there by Eduardo.
Eduardo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eduardo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy left from Dior finds it's target.
Dior misses with a wild combination.
Dior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eduardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eduardo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dior works the jab nicely.
Dior scores with a sloppy right hand. Eduardo should have avoided that one.
Eduardo gets a double leg takedown into Dior's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eduardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eduardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eduardo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo throwing strikes from guard but Dior blocks nicely.
Dior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dior looking to control.
Eduardo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dior works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dior wants to get back to his feet but Eduardo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eduardo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eduardo scoring with some ground and pound.
Dior looking to control.
Eduardo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo content to stall in guard here.
Eduardo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eduardo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Eduardo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Eduardo wants to control from the top but Dior keeps moving.
Eduardo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eduardo advances to half guard.
Eduardo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eduardo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dior defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eduardo thows a huge punch but Dior dodges it nicely.
Eduardo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dior sees it coming and defends easily.
Dior looks like he's trying to stand up.
Eduardo trying to control from half guard but Dior is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eduardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eduardo wants to advance to full mount but Dior doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Eduardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Dior has wrist control.
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.
Eduardo trying to control but Dior is working from the bottom.
Eduardo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eduardo has Dior in his guard.
Eduardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dior defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eduardo looking for a guillotine here but Dior defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eduardo looking for a guillotine here but Dior defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christian Dior will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Eduardo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eduardo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dior is fending him off so far but Eduardo persists. Nope, Dior circles away and we're back to standing.
Dior swinging wildly here.
Eduardo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Dior.
Eduardo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dior sprawls well initially but Eduardo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Dior has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Eduardo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dior is just riding it out for now. Eduardo eventually gives up the hold.
Eduardo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dior looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dior won't allow Eduardo to pass to mount.
Eduardo is working for a kimura but Dior is defending it quite comfortably.
Dior tries to roll over but Eduardo keeps him under control.
Eduardo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eduardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eduardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eduardo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eduardo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eduardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eduardo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dior defends it well.
Dior avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eduardo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Eduardo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dior sees it coming and defends easily.
Eduardo is trying to work for a kimura but Dior is defending well.
Dior wants to control but Eduardo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eduardo wants to take a breather but Dior is having none of it.
Eduardo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dior is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eduardo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dior counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Eduardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eduardo has his takedown stuffed
and Dior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eduardo with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Dior to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dior.
Eduardo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dior.
Dior lands a really nice looking cross but Eduardo seems unphased.
Dior throws a hook to the side of Eduardo's head but Eduardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eduardo misses with a takedown
and Eduardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dior uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eduardo tries to counter with a takedown but Dior is quick to defend against it.
Eduardo shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dior misses with a looping right.
Johnny Eduardo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Dior. No joy for Eduardo on that attempt.
Eduardo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dior's waist but Dior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eduardo off to one side.
Dior works over Eduardo's head and body with a nice combination.
Dior scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christian Dior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eduardo slips under a jab from Dior.
Dior throws out a loose jab but Eduardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eduardo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dior lands a lovely overhand right.
Dior tests Eduardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dior scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dior lands a jab-cross combination.
Eduardo is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eduardo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dior avoids it really well and circles away.
Oh Eduardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Eduardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eduardo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dior lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eduardo fails with the takedown
and Dior counters with a straight right hand.
Christian Dior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dior catches Eduardo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dior connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Dior misses.
Christian Dior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dior lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eduardo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dior has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo tries for a takedown but Dior circles away easily
and Dior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dior lands a jab to the nose.
A left and a right from Dior both land. Nice combination.
Dior misses with a looping right.
Eduardo needs to keep his hands up - Dior had a free shot at his head there.
Dior misses with a looping right.
Eduardo tries to counter with a takedown but Dior is quick to defend against it.
Dior sizes up Eduardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Eduardo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dior napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eduardo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eduardo throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dior works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo is working for a submission of some sort.
Eduardo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eduardo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dior has hold of Eduardo's hands but Eduardo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dior pushes Eduardo off looking to stand but Eduardo dives back in and keeps control.
Dior is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dior is defending against the submission attempts here by Eduardo.
Eduardo working over Dior with some ground and pound. Dior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eduardo prevents Dior from improving his position.
Eduardo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eduardo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dior sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Dior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dior winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Dior!
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