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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Shakesphere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zick VanDan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zick VanDan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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150 cm
23
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Shakesphere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zick VanDan!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanDan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
VanDan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
VanDan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shakesphere connects with a single shot there.
VanDan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakesphere tries to avoid it but VanDan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakesphere to the ground. Shakesphere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donk. Shakesphere catches VanDan right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VanDan throws a push kick but Shakesphere slaps the foot to one side.
VanDan closes the distance but Shakesphere moves to the side
and Shakesphere counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from VanDan.
VanDan fails with a takedown attempt.
William Shakesphere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zick VanDan.
Shakesphere with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shakesphere scores with a punch to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Shakesphere. No joy for VanDan on that attempt.
Shakesphere is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
VanDan moves to clinch but Shakesphere breaks away
and Shakesphere counters with a left to the body.
Shakesphere scores with the left hand. VanDan knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakesphere stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
VanDan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shakesphere counters with a three punch combo that has VanDan backing up. VanDan nods at Shakesphere to acknowledge the strikes.
Shakesphere throws out a powerful jab.
Shakesphere scores with a sloppy right hand. VanDan should have avoided that one.
VanDan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shakesphere's guard.
Shakesphere wants to stand up but VanDan is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanDan controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're going to have a standup here because William Shakesphere wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Shakesphere slaps away a takedown attempt from VanDan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shakesphere dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
VanDan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shakesphere defends it nicely.
VanDan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shakesphere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VanDan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanDan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shakesphere is fending him off so far but VanDan persists. Nope, Shakesphere circles away and we're back to standing.
Shakesphere takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shakesphere scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Shakesphere.
Shakesphere connects with a crisp jab.
VanDan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice sprawl there from Shakesphere as VanDan shoots in.
William Shakesphere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zick VanDan.
VanDan is breathing heavily.
VanDan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
VanDan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakesphere tries to avoid it but VanDan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakesphere to the ground. Shakesphere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Shakesphere. Beautiful body shot.
VanDan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
VanDan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakesphere throws out a powerful jab.
VanDan looks to clinch
and Shakesphere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakesphere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
VanDan tries for a takedown but Shakesphere sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
VanDan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shakesphere scores with a sloppy right hand. VanDan should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakesphere scores with a body shot.
Shakesphere scores with a three punch combo!
William Shakesphere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakesphere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
VanDan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shakesphere bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VanDan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shakesphere sprawls well. Shakesphere wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. VanDan gets slowly back to his feet.
Shakesphere pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces VanDan back to the cage. Shakesphere follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shakesphere dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Shakesphere with a hook.
Shakesphere connects with a body shot.
Shakesphere's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shakesphere duly obliges.
Shakesphere gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows VanDan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shakesphere is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst VanDan is controlling him.
VanDan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanDan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. William Shakesphere wasn't doing enough on the ground.
VanDan wants to clinch but Shakesphere slips to the side
and Shakesphere counters with a stiff right hand.
VanDan moves to clinch but Shakesphere breaks away
and Shakesphere counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Shakesphere coming out on top.
VanDan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
VanDan looks to clinch
and VanDan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakesphere scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
VanDan moves to clinch but Shakesphere breaks away
and Shakesphere counters with a series of strikes. VanDan will be more careful next time no doubt.
VanDan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shakesphere counters with a nice body shot.
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.
VanDan fails with a takedown attempt.
Shakesphere shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. VanDan eats them both and turns towards Shakesphere to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zick VanDan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Shakesphere is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakesphere fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Shakesphere showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shakesphere, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Shakesphere!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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