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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Shaft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Chun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaft has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Shaft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Chun!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chun moves into the clinch.
Shaft is breathing heavily.
Shaft wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chun has a couple of punches blocked by Shaft.
Shaft blocking some punches.
Shaft is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shaft up against the cage.
Chun pushes Shaft back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shaft changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chun lands with a right to the head.
Chun is pressed up against the cage. Shaft has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chun down to the mat. Chun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shaft taking a bit of punishment here - Chun scoring with strikes.
Chun creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chun is working Shaft over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chun lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shaft down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chun decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaft shoots and misses
and Chun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Shaft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaft blocks an uppercut.
Chun is trying to drag Shaft to the mat but Shaft just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chun tries a knee to the head but Shaft blocks it.
Chun jumps guard.
Chun doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chun looking for a sweep. Not yet Chun, not yet.
Chun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chun is looking to stand up but Shaft isn't so interested in that idea.
Chun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chun is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaft throwing strikes from guard but Chun blocks nicely.
Shaft drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shaft jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaft wants to control from the top but Chun keeps moving.
Shaft has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chun had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Shaft is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Chun Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Shaft's back instead.
Chun looking for the choke but no joy.
Chun is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaft can't escape the position.
Chun lands a shot to the body.
Shaft breaks Chun's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaft stands up from Chun's guard - Shaft perhaps looking for a knockout.
John Shaft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shaft's guard.
Chun throws a big right hand that misses.
Shaft is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shaft pushes Chun off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shaft shoots and misses
and Chun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shaft's guard now.
Shaft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chun is one step ahead there.
Shaft thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shaft looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chun is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaft looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chun cracks Shaft with a solid left hand.
Chun is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chun won't allow Shaft to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chun is looking to clinch but Shaft is avoiding it.
Chun has his takedown stuffed
and Shaft counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaft misses with a takedown
and Chun counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Chun dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaft gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chun counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shaft can't break the clinch.
Chun lands a shot to the body.
Shaft being controlled against the cage.
Chun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chun gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shaft regains guard.
Chun passes into half guard.
Shaft tries to get to full guard but Chun has control of the leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chun working the head and body with strikes.
Chun slips a nice elbow through Shaft's hands, connecting with Shaft's forehead.
Chun seems to be looking for submissions.
Shaft wants to get back to full guard.
Shaft actively working from the bottom here.
Shaft tries to get to full guard but Chun has control of the leg.
Shaft actively working from the bottom here.
Chun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaft on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Chun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chun tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaft swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaft shoots and misses
and Chun counters by clinching up.
Chun prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Shaft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaft looking for a takedown.
Chun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaft.
Chun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chun lands a shot to the body.
Shaft is trying to break free.
Shaft wants to get back to striking at distance but Chun won't allow it.
Chun misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chun manages to break the clinch.
Chun has closed the distance and engaged Shaft in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chun.
Chun avoiding damage as Shaft throws knees to the body.
Chun controlling the action here for a moment.
Shaft drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chun is struggling to control the position.
Shaft blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chun has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaft is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shaft has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shaft tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shaft has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chun misses with a knee to the head.
Shaft tries to break the clinch but Chun is controlling the position.
Chun prevents Shaft from breaking the clinch.
Chun working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chun stops a takedown attempt from Shaft.
Chun jumps into guard, dragging Shaft to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Chun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Shaft's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chun moves into the clinch successfully.
Chun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shaft has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chun stalls.
Shaft is working for takedown but Chun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chun lands with a right to the head.
Chun scores with a shoulder strike.
Chun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaft backwards.
Chun lands a body punch.
Shaft drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chun pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chun moves into range and clinches up with Shaft.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chun just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shaft's brow.
Shaft stops a takedown attempt from Chun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Chun.
Shaft drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Shaft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chun is pushing Shaft up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shaft wants a takedown.
Chun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chun tries to break the clinch but Shaft is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Chun.
Chun stops a takedown attempt from Shaft.
Chun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaft darts in trying to clinch
and Chun moves into the clinch.
John Shaft has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Chun dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Chun.
Chun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shaft pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaft tries for a takedown but Chun manages to get underhooks.
Chun wants a takedown.
Shaft is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chun lands an elbow just above Shaft 's eye.
Shaft drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shaft pushes off an throws an elbow but Chun leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chun throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaft.
Chun gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaft.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaft wants to break free but Chun has control.
Shaft wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chun has him pressed against the cage.
Shaft is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chun lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shaft wants to get back to striking at distance but Chun won't allow it.
Chun is pushing Shaft up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shaft wants to get back to striking at distance but Chun won't allow it.
Chun has Shaft pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chun pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shaft tumbling to the mat - Chun dives into Shaft's guard.
Chun working some strikes from top position.
Shaft looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaft has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shaft's head.
Shaft tries to strike from the bottom.
Shaft has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chun cracks Shaft with a solid left hand.
Chun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shaft with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chun counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shaft's guard now.
Chun stopping the sweep attempt from Shaft.
Shaft looking for a guillotine here but Chun defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chan Chun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chun has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan Chun!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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