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Event:
FREAKSHOW 47
Date: Dec 10, 2025 |
#R1#
Matsuda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sidor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Matsuda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Matsuda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sidor wants to get back to his feet.
Sidor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sidor defends it well. #SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but Sidor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Matsuda to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidor wants to get back to his feet.
Sidor has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sidor won't allow Matsuda to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Matsuda stops Sidor from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Matsuda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sidor is trying to stand up here but Matsuda is controlling him well.
Matsuda scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matsuda tries to pass to full mount but Sidor defends it.
Matsuda is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sidor looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Matsuda seems to be working for a kimura but Sidor defends the submission attempt.
Sidor is trying to stand up here but Matsuda is controlling him well.
Matsuda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sidor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sidor is looking to escape.
Sidor taking some punishment here, with Matsuda in his half guard. #T2#
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda passes to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sidor tries to escape but Matsuda is in control.
Matsuda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sidor is pushing Matsuda's head away, looking to escape. Matsuda manages to hold on to the position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Matsuda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Sidor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matsuda asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Matsuda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sidor, who protects the arm well.
Sidor is trying to buck Matsuda off.#SUB2#
Matsuda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sidor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sidor wants to get back to his feet but Matsuda drags him back down.#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sidor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sidor is pushing Matsuda's head away, looking to escape. Matsuda manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Matsuda working the ground and pound.
Sidor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Matsuda tries for a kimura but Sidor is defending well.
Sidor wants to get back to his feet but Matsuda drags him back down.
Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sidor to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sidor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Matsuda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Matsuda wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sidor, who protects the arm well. #T5#
Sidor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Sidor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matsuda is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Matsuda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sidor wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Matsuda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sidor is trying to get back to his feet.#T6#
Matsuda creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sidor is trying to buck Matsuda off.#SUB2#
Matsuda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Matsuda prevents Sidor from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Matsuda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Matsuda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sidor to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Matsuda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Matsuda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matsuda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matsuda prevents Sidor from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Matsuda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Matsuda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sidor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matsuda asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T8#
Matsuda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sidor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matsuda working the ground and pound.
Sidor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Matsuda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Matsuda prevents Sidor from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sidor has escaped the position, nice work there. #T9#
Sidor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matsuda asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sidor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sidor has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Matsuda tries for a kimura but Sidor is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sidor is trying to get back to his feet.
Wawrzyniec Sidor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuda avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sidor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taro Matsuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matsuda 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Taro Matsuda!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Taro Matsuda!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Taro Matsuda!
Taro Matsuda wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 41
Date: Oct 29, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Matsuda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Matsuda has hold of Brown's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Brown seems comfortable defending it but Matsuda has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Brown is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Brown is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Matsuda couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taro Matsuda! |
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Event:
FREAKSHOW 35
Date: Sep 17, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Hanson gets caught napping as Matsuda dives in and scores a takedown. Hanson manages to retain guard.
Matsuda passes Hanson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanson defends it well. #SUB2#
Matsuda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanson is just riding it out for now. Matsuda eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Matsuda is working for a kimura but Hanson is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Matsuda seems to be working for a kimura but Hanson defends the submission attempt.
Hanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsuda. #T1##SUB2#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
Matsuda thows a huge punch but Hanson dodges it nicely.
Hanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matsuda.
Matsuda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura here.
Matsuda drops an elbow to the side of Hanson's head. #T2#
Hanson tries to kick Matsuda off but Matsuda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsuda.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Matsuda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Matsuda is working for a kimura but Hanson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Matsuda is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanson defends it well. #SUB2#
Hanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
#T3##SUB2#
Matsuda seems to be looking for submissions.
Hanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matsuda on the ground.
Matsuda working Hanson over with strikes. #SUB2#
Hanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
#SUB2#
Matsuda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matsuda wants to pass to mount but Hanson is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Matsuda is nestled in close to Hanson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuda.
#SUB2#
Matsuda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanson defends it well. #SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matsuda. #SUB2#
Matsuda is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB2#
Matsuda wants to work for an arm triangle but Hanson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hanson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura but Hanson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Matsuda 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.
Hanson is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Matsuda is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsuda. #SUB2#
Matsuda is looking for a kimura here.
Hanson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Matsuda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T7#
Hanson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Matsuda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hanson sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsuda prevents Hanson from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Matsuda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Matsuda is working for a kimura here but Hanson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Matsuda's guard.
#SUB2#
Matsuda working for a triangle but Hanson defends it easily.
#T8##SUB2#
Matsuda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Matsuda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hanson is sitting in close to Matsuda's body. Matsuda has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hanson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hanson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Matsuda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Taro Matsuda! |
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Event:
CFC London 3
Date: Jul 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Aron George! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Taro Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matsuda shoots for a double leg takedown but George sprawls well. He's pushed Matsuda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Matsuda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
George bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: George (4) vs (0) Matsuda
Matsuda is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control.
Matsuda is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George taking a breather here.
Matsuda is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Matsuda with the active half guard here but George passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: George (7) vs (0) Matsuda
Matsuda tries to bench press George off him but George keeps the position. #T1#
Matsuda keeps trying to improve his position.
Matsuda being controlled for a moment.
George has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Matsuda tries to bench press George off him but George keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Matsuda tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
George controls the position.
Matsuda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but George wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matsuda trying to remain calm as George controls from the top position.
George will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matsuda is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control.
George controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Matsuda tries to buck George off but George is having none of it.
Matsuda seems a little lost for a moment, as George dominates the positioning.
Matsuda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
George slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Matsuda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Matsuda manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Matsuda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because George has passed into half guard!
George is pressing down on Matsuda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsuda is holding on for now.
George is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: George (10) vs (0) Matsuda
Matsuda looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: George (13) vs (0) Matsuda
Matsuda is in bad spot here.
George is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
George controlling well, preventing Matsuda from escaping the position.
#T5##SUB#
George tightening his grip on Matsuda, looking for the choke.
Matsuda wants to escape the position.
George just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Matsuda's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matsuda manages to reverse the position and now he's in George's guard. Nice work there by Matsuda.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (13) vs (2) Matsuda#SUB2#
Matsuda drops back, looking for a kneebar! George looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. George looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from George! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: George (17) vs (2) Matsuda#T6#
George just content to control the position.
Matsuda is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
George is trying to get an arm triangle but Matsuda is defending well. #T7#
Matsuda tries to improve position but can't.
Matsuda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
George staying calm.
Matsuda is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Matsuda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (17) vs (4) Matsuda#SUB2#
Matsuda is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. George manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Matsuda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! George is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! George has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (19) vs (4) Matsuda
George looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Matsuda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. George is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Matsuda. Score +3 for passing guard: George (22) vs (4) Matsuda
Matsuda looks winded!#T9#
Matsuda tries to bench press George off him but George keeps the position.
George controls the position from side control.
George seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matsuda for as long as he can get away with.
Matsuda tries to buck George off but George is having none of it.
George controlling from side mount. #T10#
Matsuda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsuda seems a little lost for a moment, as George dominates the positioning.
Matsuda is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsuda is trying to escape the position but George is controlling the position.
Matsuda is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control.
George controls the position.#T11#
Matsuda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsuda trying to remain calm as George controls from the top position.
Matsuda tries to buck George off but George is having none of it.
Matsuda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (22) vs (6) Matsuda
George keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
George gets full guard.
George controlling the position.
George seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
George continues to stall.
Matsuda is looking to advance position but George has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: George (26) vs (6) Matsuda
George prevents Matsuda from getting the reversal.
George takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Matsuda is trying to reverse the position but instead George has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: George (29) vs (6) Matsuda
Matsuda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Matsuda rolls, trying to escape but George keeps control of the position.
George trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Matsuda doesn't escape.
Matsuda is trying to break free.
George has good solid back control here. #T14#
George has the hooks in. Matsuda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
George is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Matsuda breaks George's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: George (29) vs (8) Matsuda
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsuda wants to pass the guard but George is keeping the position.
George has control of Matsuda's left arm, preventing Matsuda from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
George takes the fight on points by 29 to 8.
Aron George seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
PWMMA - Polska Wojna w Tokio 2
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Douglas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andrade to the mat! Andrade manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andrade is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Andrade trying to control but Douglas is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Douglas can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Douglas trying to keep a closed guard but Andrade is proving a slippery customer.
Andrade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andrade preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andrade sitting in guard here, content to control.
Douglas controls Andrade momentarily but Andrade frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andrade stops Douglas from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrade takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Douglas tries to counter it with a takedown but Andrade pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T3#
Andrade blocks a head kick by Douglas.
#TD2#
Douglas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andrade is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Douglas is going to stand back up.
#T4#
Andrade is refusing to be controlled, as Douglas sits in half guard.
Douglas is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrade moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adan Andrade will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Douglas tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Douglas slaps away a takedown attempt from Andrade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adan Andrade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andrade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andrade is looking to counter with a body kick.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1##TD2#
Douglas scores with a takedown into Andrade's guard.
Andrade has his hands on Douglas's head, controlling the position.
Douglas wants to stand but Andrade is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
Andrade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Douglas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Douglas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Andrade tries to clinch but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Andrade pushes Douglas up against the ropes in a clinch.#T4#
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.#BC2#
Douglas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Andrade shoots in and gets a takedown into Douglas's guard.
Andrade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Douglas's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglas is trying to maintain the position but Andrade is very close to passing his half guard.
Andrade sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harper Douglas.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Harper Douglas!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Harper Douglas!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Harper Douglas!
Harper Douglas wins by unanimous decision! |
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