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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Ajax (ranked 74 p4p, 9 weight class) and Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 201 p4p, 25 weight class). Ajax comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Marco Ajax had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Ajax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takeshi Yuudai!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yuudai.
Ajax throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yuudai blocks a jab.
Ajax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ajax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuudai lands a body shot.
Ajax with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yuudai to score with a decent uppercut.
Yuudai looks to land a right hand but Ajax moved out of range.
Ajax misses with a straight right.
Ajax misses with a straight left.
Ajax swinging wildly here.
Marco Ajax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuudai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Yuudai.
It seemed like Yuudai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yuudai ducks under a wild hook from Ajax.
Yuudai throws a lazy right hand but Ajax sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuudai misses with a looping right.
Yuudai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yuudai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ajax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Yuudai finds it's way through Ajax's defenses.
Yuudai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ajax to score with a decent uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Yuudai blocks the leg kick.
Yuudai lands a jab to Ajax's midsection.
Yuudai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ajax throws the left hand but Yuudai avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Yuudai misses.
It looked like Ajax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yuudai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yuudai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuudai thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Yuudai.
Ajax is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yuudai's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ajax feints and as Yuudai raises his hands in defense, Ajax changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yuudai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ajax dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajax is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yuudai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ajax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuudai keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai can't do much from the bottom here.
Ajax throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ajax postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ajax throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yuudai can't do much from the bottom here.
Ajax 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.
Ajax tries to score with some ground and pound. Yuudai controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ajax with the ground and pound but Yuudai regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ajax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yuudai wants to control but Ajax is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ajax is looking to take a break and control but Yuudai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ajax lands a nice short elbow.
Ajax slips a nice elbow through Yuudai's hands, connecting with Yuudai's forehead.
Ajax thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ajax sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yuudai defending well though.
Ajax missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuudai tries to get to full guard but Ajax has control of the leg.
Ajax lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai controlling the position for now.
Nice strikes from Ajax there.
Ajax seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yuudai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ajax missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yuudai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ajax trying to control the action but Yuudai is working from the bottom.
Ajax thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yuudai's head.
Ajax takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Ajax connects with a nice short shot to Yuudai's temple.
Yuudai is pressing down on Ajax's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ajax manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Ajax will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yuudai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ajax.
Yuudai tries a quick counter leg kick but Ajax is wise to it.
Ajax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yuudai has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ajax scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yuudai pushes Ajax off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Ajax misses the target.
Ajax drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into 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!
Yuudai looking to control.
Yuudai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ajax throws a big elbow that misses.
Ajax trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ajax might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ajax scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajax lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ajax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ajax lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yuudai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ajax.
Ajax in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ajax postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Ajax throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yuudai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ajax working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yuudai's head.
Ajax throwing strikes from guard but Yuudai blocks nicely.
Yuudai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ajax throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yuudai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yuudai is on top in guard.
Ajax looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ajax is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuudai is aware though and is defending well.
Yuudai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Yuudai stopping the sweep attempt from Ajax.
Ajax working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yuudai has passed into half guard!
Yuudai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajax is looking to improve his position.
Ajax is trying is best to control the position here.
Ajax is looking to improve his position.
Yuudai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ajax is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ajax looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ajax tries to roll over but Yuudai keeps him under control.
Yuudai is looking to take a break and control but Ajax is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ajax is pressing down on Yuudai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yuudai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ajax's guard.
Ajax is trying to maintain the position but Yuudai is very close to passing his half guard.
Marco Ajax overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ajax tries to roll over but Yuudai keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Ajax dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yuudai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ajax. That did some damage!
Takeshi Yuudai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yuudai.
Yuudai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ajax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yuudai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuudai moves away from the strike by Ajax.
Yuudai defending well as Ajax loads up on a big left hand.
Ajax fails with the takedown
and Yuudai counters with a right hand to the body.
Yuudai is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yuudai throws a leg kick but Ajax sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yuudai scoring well with a low kick there.
Ajax is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai lands with a straight right. Ajax didn't see that one coming.
Ajax throws a solid leg kick but Yuudai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ajax.
Ajax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yuudai. Yuudai obviously looking to wear him down.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut.
Ajax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yuudai throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ajax throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuudai misses with an uppercut.
Ajax manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yuudai on his heels. He'll look to pass Yuudai's guard now, I'm sure.
Ajax is looking to work some ground and pound but Yuudai has wrist control.
Yuudai wants to stand up but Ajax is controlling him.
Ajax is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ajax postures up in Yuudai's guard and throws a big left but Yuudai blocks it.
Yuudai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ajax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yuudai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ajax is one step ahead there.
Yuudai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Takeshi Yuudai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yuudai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ajax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ajax has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yuudai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yuudai won't allow Ajax to sweep him here.
Yuudai stays in close to Ajax's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai preventing the sweep.
Yuudai throwing strikes from guard but Ajax blocks nicely.
Ajax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yuudai's guard.
Yuudai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ajax in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ajax throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Ajax from controlling successfully.
Yuudai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ajax is aware though and is defending well.
Ajax missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajax is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Yuudai wants to sweep but no luck.
Yuudai keeping moving, preventing Ajax from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yuudai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ajax fails to land with a series of punches.
Yuudai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ajax takes a swing at Yuudai's ribcage but misses.
Ajax has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeshi Yuudai.
I think Ajax has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Ajax!
Marco Ajax tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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