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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Usher (ranked 3053 p4p, 3059 weight class) and Alexander Brown (ranked 385 p4p, 386 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Migos Straightenin. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Usher !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Brown!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usher slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Usher shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Usher was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brown sneaks out the side door and pushes Usher away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Usher has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Usher stalling against the cage.
Usher is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Usher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Usher to the mat.
Brown keeping full guard, as Usher tries to pass.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Usher from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usher is really struggling to control Brown but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Usher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Usher is controlling him.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usher stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Usher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brown has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Usher has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Usher tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Usher drops back down to his feet.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usher goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Usher . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usher tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Usher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brown decides to pull guard.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown controls Usher momentarily but Usher frees himself.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Usher defends it easily.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brown's guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown working a defensive guard but Usher manages to pass into side control anyway.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usher trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Usher in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Usher misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Usher .
Mark Usher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Usher tries to counter by clinching up but Brown breaks away and moves out of range.
Usher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Usher has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Usher after a bit of a struggle.
Usher jumps guard but Brown stands there with Usher around his waist. Usher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Usher . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown just leaning against Usher , taking a breather.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Usher 's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usher is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Usher breaks the clinch.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usher tries to counter by clinching up but Brown breaks away and moves out of range.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Usher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Usher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Usher misses with a takedown
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usher with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Usher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Usher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Usher somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Usher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Usher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Usher throws Brown to one side and escapes!
Brown dives in and grabs Usher 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Usher pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Usher forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Usher is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Usher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Usher has passed into half guard!
Usher wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Usher 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Usher 's back!
Usher trying to control but not successfully.
Usher is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Usher tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown misses with a hook
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Usher .
Usher lands a high kick!
Usher tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Usher tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Usher lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usher actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Usher trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown stands up and beckons Usher to join him on the feet.
Usher misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Usher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Usher quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown decides to stand and escape the position.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Usher !
Usher can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Usher !
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!
Brown content just to control the position here.
Brown connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Usher is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Usher and Brown has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
A lull in the action here as Brown stalls from top position.
Usher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown's best efforts.
Usher trying to control here.
That's four 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.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Usher trying to control from the bottom.
Usher manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brown keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Usher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Usher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Usher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Brown.
I've got Brown 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Brown!
A less than humble Alexander Brown misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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