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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pithe Canthropus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takahiro Jouda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canthropus comes to the cage accompanied by Pizzaman - Trippin' On Sunshine. This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
28 - 21 - 1 |
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166 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Pithe Canthropus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takahiro Jouda!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jouda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Canthropus working the ground and pound.
Jouda prevents Canthropus from improving position.
Canthropus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jouda some visible discomfort.
Canthropus with the ground and pound but Jouda regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Canthropus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Canthropus thows a huge punch but Jouda dodges it nicely.
Canthropus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jouda defends it well.
Jouda is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Canthropus there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jouda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jouda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Canthropus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus drops an elbow to the side of Jouda's head.
Canthropus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jouda is looking to control Canthropus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jouda avoid being mounted?
Jouda wants to get back to full guard.
Canthropus throwing shots but Jouda is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canthropus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jouda felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Canthropus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Canthropus trying to pass the guard but Jouda defending well.
Jouda is pressing down on Canthropus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jouda looking to control.
Canthropus postures up in Jouda's guard and throws a big left but Jouda blocks it.
Canthropus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canthropus wants to control from the top but Jouda keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canthropus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canthropus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jouda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jouda is looking for a triangle but Canthropus pushes his legs off easily.
Jouda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canthropus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Canthropus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Canthropus trying to control but Jouda is working from the bottom.
Jouda looking to control.
Jouda trying to control the position here.
Canthropus wants to control from the top but Jouda keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canthropus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canthropus wants to pass the guard but Jouda is keeping the position.
Jouda working a defensive guard here.
Takahiro Jouda has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jouda checks a leg kick.
Canthropus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canthropus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jouda finds it's way round the side to connect with Canthropus's head.
Canthropus just misses with a punch to the body.
Jouda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus.
Jouda lands with an overhand left.
Canthropus looks to score with a jab to the body but Jouda is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jouda fails to land the takedown.
Canthropus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jouda throws a series of punches but Canthropus avoids them all with ease.
Jouda throws a right hand that misses
and Canthropus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jouda really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus works Jouda's body with a nice hook.
Canthropus throws a hook but Jouda avoids it easily.
Canthropus staying out of range there.
Jouda lands a jab.
Canthropus takes a swing at Jouda's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canthropus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jouda.
Canthropus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jouda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pithe Canthropus dominated that round.
That's time! Canthropus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Canthropus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Jouda is predictable there
and Canthropus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jouda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Canthropus is trying to defend but Jouda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Canthropus wants to improve his position but Jouda is controlling well.
Jouda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jouda wants to free his trapped foot but Canthropus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jouda wants to take a breather but Canthropus is having none of it.
Canthropus is looking for a sweep. Jouda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Canthropus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Canthropus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Canthropus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus looking to control.
Canthropus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jouda manages to get himself to full guard.
Canthropus wants to control from the top but Jouda keeps moving.
Jouda throwing short punches from the bottom.
Canthropus won't allow Jouda to sweep him here.
Jouda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Canthropus is looking to work some ground and pound but Jouda has wrist control.
Canthropus tries to free his leg and advance position but Jouda is retaining full guard.
Jouda working a defensive guard here.
Canthropus looking to sit in guard and control but Jouda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Canthropus trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jouda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jouda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Canthropus tries to strike from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jouda is in close to Canthropus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pithe Canthropus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canthropus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jouda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jouda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Canthropus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jouda won't allow Canthropus to get back to his feet.
Jouda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jouda tries to free his leg and advance position but Canthropus is retaining full guard.
Canthropus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jouda controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jouda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canthropus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jouda has managed to get both his arms back between Canthropus's legs - danger averted.
Jouda landing with the ground and pound.
Jouda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Canthropus's head.
Jouda looking to sit in guard and control but Canthropus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Canthropus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jouda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Canthropus has Jouda in his guard.
Jouda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jouda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canthropus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jouda has managed to get both his arms back between Canthropus's legs - danger averted.
Jouda wants to pass the guard but Canthropus is keeping the position.
Canthropus is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canthropus keeping moving, preventing Jouda from controlling successfully.
Jouda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jouda postures up.
Canthropus is looking for a triangle but Jouda pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Jouda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jouda is looking to work some ground and pound but Canthropus has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canthropus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jouda postures up in Canthropus's guard and throws a big left but Canthropus blocks it.
Canthropus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takahiro Jouda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Canthropus tests Jouda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jouda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canthropus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jouda lands with a straight right. Canthropus didn't see that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jouda.
Canthropus is looking to wear down Jouda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jouda scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Canthropus misses with a takedown attempt - Jouda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jouda ducks right into an uppercut from Canthropus.
Jouda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Canthropus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Canthropus needs to keep his hands up - Jouda had a free shot at his head there.
Takahiro Jouda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canthropus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jouda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canthropus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jouda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Canthropus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jouda's knee momentarily.
Jouda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Canthropus throws the kick towards the body but Jouda avoids it.
Jouda fails to land the takedown.
Pithe Canthropus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takahiro Jouda.
Canthropus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jouda is out of range and Canthropus settles back down.
Jouda misses with a hook. Canthropus ducked under it nicely.
Jouda takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jouda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Canthropus counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jouda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canthropus thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canthropus lands a jab to the nose.
Canthropus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jouda with a jab.
Jouda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Canthropus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahiro Jouda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jouda is able to avoid easily.
Canthropus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jouda manages to avoid it.
Canthropus slips a jab from Jouda.
Canthropus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jouda to score with a decent uppercut.
Jouda misses with a jab to the body
and Canthropus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Canthropus looks for the body kick but Jouda saw that one coming.
Canthropus ducks under a wild hook from Jouda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jouda misses with a body shot.
Jouda looks to land a left hand but Canthropus moved out of range nicely.
Jouda moves out of range as Canthropus strikes.
Canthropus throws a head kick that misses.
Canthropus slaps away a takedown attempt from Jouda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jouda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Canthropus, right into the meat.
Jouda shoots in and bounces Canthropus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Canthropus wants to sweep here but Jouda controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus wants to get back to his feet but Jouda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jouda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jouda trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jouda throws a big right hand that misses.
Jouda trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canthropus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Canthropus trying to keep a closed guard but Jouda is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jouda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canthropus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jouda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Canthropus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jouda has managed to get both his arms back between Canthropus's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahiro Jouda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jouda 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takahiro Jouda!
Pithe Canthropus spoke after the fight, saying 'Crap. I lost. That sucks.'.
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