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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Redge Coldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Farrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farrell has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Redge Coldon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Redge Coldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brandon Farrell!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coldon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farrell as he avoids it easily.
Farrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coldon.
Farrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coldon was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrell.
No joy there for Farrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coldon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Farrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coldon somewhat.
Farrell misses with a double jab.
Farrell scores with a nice right hand.
Farrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coldon.
Farrell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farrell throws a body punch but Coldon moves out of range.
Coldon shoots in looking for a takedown but Farrell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coldon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Redge Coldon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farrell thows a body shot but no joy.
Coldon shoots and misses
and Farrell moves into the clinch.
Farrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coldon slips under a jab from Farrell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Coldon.
Coldon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farrell.
Farrell misses with a straight right.
Coldon looks for a takedown but Farrell sprawls well.
Coldon is breathing heavily.
Farrell looks for a takedown but Coldon sprawls well.
Farrell loads up on a big right hand but Coldon slips the punch.
Coldon moves out of range as Farrell strikes.
Farrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coldon.
Farrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farrell misses with a wild body shot.
Farrell throws a front kick aimed at Coldon's knee but Coldon avoids it well.
Coldon slips a straight right by Farrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Coldon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coldon wants to clinch but Farrell slips to the side
and Farrell counters by moving into the clinch.
Coldon wants to take the fight to the mat but Farrell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coldon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Farrell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Farrell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Coldon avoiding damage as Farrell throws knees to the body.
Coldon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Farrell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Farrell stops a takedown attempt from Coldon.
Farrell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farrell controlling the action here for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Farrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farrell wants to land a leg kick but Coldon is out of range.
Farrell looks to land a right hand but Coldon moved out of range.
Farrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coldon.
Farrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farrell misses with a looping left.
Farrell misses with a looping right.
Brandon Farrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coldon was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrell.
Coldon moves into the clinch successfully.
Farrell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrell throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Farrell is trying to trip Coldon. He has hold of a leg but Coldon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Farrell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Farrell looking to sit in guard and control but Coldon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Farrell is on top in 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coldon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Farrell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Farrell tries to land a front kick but Coldon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Farrell misses.
Coldon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farrell pinned against the cage. Farrell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A bone on bone clash there as Coldon blocks the leg kick.
Farrell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farrell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farrell has Coldon up against the cage in a clinch.
Farrell misses with the head strike.
Coldon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coldon pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coldon seems keen to control Farrell's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell throwing strikes from guard but Coldon blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrell stands up over Coldon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Farrell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Coldon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Farrell holds on and takes a little breather.
Farrell is trying to keep Coldon in close.
Farrell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coldon manages to get himself to full guard.
Farrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farrell distracts Coldon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Farrell looking to sit in guard and control but Coldon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farrell working a defensive guard here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coldon trying to control but Farrell is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coldon tries to free his leg and advance position but Farrell is retaining full guard.
Farrell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Farrell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coldon manages to get himself to full guard.
Farrell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farrell postures up and lands a big shot to Coldon's brow.
Coldon wants to sweep but no luck.
Farrell distracts Coldon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brandon Farrell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farrell with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrell wants to control from the top but Coldon keeps moving.
Farrell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coldon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farrell stopping the sweep attempt from Coldon.
Farrell wants to pass the guard but Coldon is keeping the position.
Farrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Coldon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coldon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Farrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Farrell looks to land a left hand but Coldon moved out of range nicely.
Coldon slips under a jab from Farrell.
A swing and a miss from Farrell.
Farrell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Farrell tries for a takedown but Coldon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Farrell has closed the distance and engaged Coldon in a clinch.
Farrell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farrell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coldon avoids it really well and circles away.
Coldon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Coldon is just out of range.
Farrell clinches up with Coldon and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrell can't find room to land a body shot as Coldon controls the action.
Farrell has picked Coldon up - he's going for a ride! Farrell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Farrell wants to free his trapped foot but Coldon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coldon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Coldon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farrell landing with the ground and pound.
Farrell postures up in Coldon's guard and throws a big left but Coldon blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farrell tries to free his leg and advance position but Coldon is retaining full guard.
Farrell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farrell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Farrell trying to control but Coldon is working from the bottom.
Farrell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farrell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farrell wants to control from the top but Coldon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coldon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farrell postures up in Coldon's guard and throws a big left but Coldon blocks it.
Farrell wants to control from the top but Coldon keeps moving.
Farrell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farrell throwing strikes but missing.
Farrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Coldon's head.
Farrell pushing down on Coldon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brandon Farrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Redge Coldon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farrell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farrell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coldon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brandon Farrell hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Coldon moves out of range of the strikes.
Coldon ducks under a wild hook from Farrell.
Farrell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Farrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farrell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Farrell!
Brandon Farrell bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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