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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Detante Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devonte Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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300 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Detante Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Devonte Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Detante Michaels leaves Devonte Michaels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Detante Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Devonte Michaels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Detante Michaels circles away.
Devonte Michaels misses with a takedown attempt - Detante Michaels sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Detante Michaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devonte Michaels.
Detante Michaels misses with a series of wild punches.
Devonte Michaels throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Detante Michaels tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Devonte Michaels is in Detante Michaels's guard.
Detante Michaels will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Devonte Michaels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Detante Michaels wants to stand but Devonte Michaels is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Devonte Michaels postures up in Detante Michaels's guard and throws a big left but Detante Michaels blocks it.
Devonte Michaels passes Detante Michaels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Devonte Michaels throws a strike but Detante Michaels avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Devonte Michaels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Devonte Michaels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Devonte Michaels throwing strikes but missing.
Devonte Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Detante Michaels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels wants to control from the top but Detante Michaels keeps moving.
Devonte Michaels tries to free his leg and advance position but Detante Michaels is retaining full guard.
Devonte Michaels throws an elbow that misses. Detante Michaels uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Devonte Michaels's guard. Nice move by Detante Michaels!
Devonte Michaels tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Devonte Michaels controlling the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Devonte Michaels hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Detante Michaels keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Detante Michaels scores with a shot to the body.
Devonte Michaels shoots in but Detante Michaels avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Detante Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Detante Michaels drops Devonte Michaels with a beautiful combination! Devonte Michaels stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Detante Michaels is looking for the KO!
It looks like Devonte Michaels has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devonte Michaels shoots for a double leg takedown but Detante Michaels sprawls well. He's pushed Devonte Michaels's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Devonte Michaels dives in and grabs Detante Michaels's left leg, looking for a takedown. Detante Michaels pushes down on Devonte Michaels's head and hops out.
Devonte Michaels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Detante Michaels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Detante Michaels wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Detante Michaels swivels and escapes.
Detante Michaels takes a swing at Devonte Michaels's ribcage but misses.
Detante Michaels jabs at Devonte Michaels's body.
Horrible takedown by Devonte Michaels or perhaps it was just good defense by Detante Michaels which made him look bad.
Devonte Michaels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Detante Michaels.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Detante Michaels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Detante Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devonte Michaels's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Devonte Michaels fails with the takedown.
Devonte Michaels looking to score a takedown here. Detante Michaels is defending well but Devonte Michaels drives through and ends up in Detante Michaels's guard.
Devonte Michaels trying to control but Detante Michaels is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devonte Michaels throwing strikes from guard but Detante Michaels blocks nicely.
Detante Michaels wants to stand and escape but Devonte Michaels is having none of it.
Devonte Michaels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Devonte Michaels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Detante Michaels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Devonte Michaels advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Devonte Michaels wants to take a breather but Detante Michaels is having none of it.
Devonte Michaels looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Detante Michaels with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Detante Michaels pushes Devonte Michaels off looking to stand but Devonte Michaels dives back in and keeps control.
Devonte Michaels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Devonte Michaels in particular looking to stall.
Devonte Michaels looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Devonte Michaels.
Devonte Michaels seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Detante Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Devonte Michaels.
Devonte Michaels working over Detante Michaels with some ground and pound. Detante Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Detante Michaels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devonte Michaels working over Detante Michaels with some ground and pound. Detante Michaels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Devonte Michaels scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Devonte Michaels throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Detante Michaels is refusing to be controlled, as Devonte Michaels sits in half guard.
Devonte Michaels drops an elbow to the side of Detante Michaels's head.
Devonte Michaels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Devonte Michaels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Detante Michaels defending well though.
Devonte Michaels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Detante Michaels wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels is pressing down on Detante Michaels's thigh, looking to free his foot. Detante Michaels is holding on for now.
Devonte Michaels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Devonte Michaels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Detante Michaels's head.
Devonte Michaels seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Detante Michaels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Devonte Michaels.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Devonte Michaels is looking to take a break and control but Detante Michaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Devonte Michaels stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devonte Michaels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devonte Michaels's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Devonte Michaels shoots in but no luck this time.
Detante Michaels throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Detante Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.
Devonte Michaels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Detante Michaels's guard.
Devonte Michaels landing some decent shots from guard.
Devonte Michaels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Detante Michaels preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Devonte Michaels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Detante Michaels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Devonte Michaels advances position into side control!
Devonte Michaels lands a nice forearm strike.
Devonte Michaels throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Detante Michaels is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Detante Michaels is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Devonte Michaels lands some shots froms side control.
Detante Michaels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devonte Michaels lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Detante Michaels takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Devonte Michaels scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Detante Michaels to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Devonte Michaels crashes against the mat.
Devonte Michaels sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Detante Michaels is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Detante Michaels taking a bit of punishment here - Devonte Michaels scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels is working Detante Michaels over with some ground and pound from side control.
Detante Michaels is working to avoid the ground and pound but Devonte Michaels connects with a decent elbow.
Detante Michaels defending against the ground and pound.
Devonte Michaels looks up at the clock and then as Detante Michaels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Devonte Michaels smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Devonte Michaels working the head and body with strikes.
Devonte Michaels in side control, throwing shots but Detante Michaels defends.
Devonte Michaels looks up at the clock and then as Detante Michaels takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Devonte Michaels smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Detante Michaels dodges the ground and pound from Devonte Michaels.
Devonte Michaels working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devonte Michaels lands a few punches from side control.
Detante Michaels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Devonte Michaels working the head and body with strikes.
Devonte Michaels in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Devonte Michaels lands a few punches from side control.
Devonte Michaels landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Devonte Michaels advances to full mount.
Devonte Michaels looking to finish Detante Michaels with some ground and pound. This is bad for Detante Michaels!
And that's the end of the fight!
Devonte Michaels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Devonte Michaels 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Devonte Michaels!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Devonte Michaels!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Devonte Michaels!
Devonte Michaels wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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