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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Hubbard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Redjo Majkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majkan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Silent Gun. Redjo Majkan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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279 lbs
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245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyron Hubbard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Redjo Majkan!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majkan 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.
Hubbard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majkan's guard.
Hubbard trying to control the position from guard on top but Majkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majkan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hubbard trying to control but Majkan is working from the bottom.
Majkan wants to stand up but Hubbard is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyron Hubbard just wasn't active enough.
Hubbard throws a sloppy head kick
and Majkan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hubbard won't be happy with that.
Hubbard wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majkan throws a strike aimed at the side of Hubbard's head but Hubbard avoids it well.
Majkan in side control, throwing shots but Hubbard defends.
Hubbard struggling a bit here.
Hubbard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hubbard is looking for a sweep. Majkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majkan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hubbard is trying is best to control the position here.
Majkan thows a huge punch but Hubbard dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hubbard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Majkan wants to stand and escape but instead Hubbard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hubbard wants to pass the guard but Majkan is keeping the position.
Majkan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hubbard dives into side control.
Hubbard wants to stand but Majkan has his arm trapped.
Hubbard trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Majkan stops Hubbard from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majkan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hubbard is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hubbard wants to control but Majkan is keeping him busy.
Majkan wants to get back to his feet but Hubbard drags him back down.
Hubbard is putting a hurting on Majkan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Majkan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Majkan looks winded!
Hubbard working the strikes but Majkan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majkan wants to get back to his feet.
Majkan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Majkan scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hubbard manages to mount him!
Hubbard in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hubbard is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Majkan is in real trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hubbard trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Majkan doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyron Hubbard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hubbard tries to clinch up.
Tyron Hubbard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Majkan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hubbard quickly recovers to half guard.
Majkan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Majkan throws a strike but Hubbard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Majkan won't allow Hubbard to sweep him here.
Hubbard will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hubbard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hubbard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hubbard looking for a sweep. Not yet Hubbard, not yet.
Hubbard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Majkan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hubbard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hubbard is looking for a triangle but Majkan pushes his legs off easily.
Majkan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Majkan throws a big elbow that misses.
Majkan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Majkan throws an elbow that misses. Hubbard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Majkan's guard. Nice move by Hubbard!
Majkan looking for subs off his back but Hubbard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Majkan is breathing heavily.
Hubbard is taking a breather. Majkan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hubbard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Majkan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hubbard wants to stand up but Majkan is controlling the position.
Majkan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hubbard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hubbard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Majkan is looking for a sweep. Hubbard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Majkan tries to kick Hubbard off but Hubbard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hubbard is looking to take a break and control but Majkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Majkan looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hubbard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hubbard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hubbard wants to stand up but Majkan is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hubbard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Majkan has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyron Hubbard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hubbard throws a lazy right hand but Majkan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Majkan fails with the takedown
and Hubbard counters with a takedown into side control.
Majkan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tyron Hubbard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Majkan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hubbard tries to roll over but Majkan keeps him under control.
Majkan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hubbard defending well though.
Hubbard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Majkan.
Hubbard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hubbard tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majkan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hubbard has wrist control.
Majkan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hubbard's head.
Majkan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Majkan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Majkan works over Hubbard with some ground and pound from guard.
Majkan throws a big right hand that misses.
Majkan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hubbard has wrist control.
Majkan postures up in Hubbard's guard and throws a big left but Hubbard blocks it.
Majkan working some strikes from top position.
Hubbard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Majkan stopping the sweep attempt from Hubbard.
Hubbard is looking to stand up but Majkan isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majkan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Majkan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Majkan stops Hubbard from standing up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hubbard has momentary wrist control but Majkan slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hubbard is on top in guard.
Majkan wants to get back to his feet but Hubbard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hubbard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hubbard looking to sit in guard and control but Majkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hubbard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Majkan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Majkan postures up in Hubbard's guard and throws a big left but Hubbard blocks it.
Majkan throwing strikes but missing.
Majkan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majkan is looking to work some ground and pound but Hubbard has wrist control.
Majkan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hubbard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Majkan.
Hubbard controls Majkan momentarily but Majkan frees himself.
Majkan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Majkan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hubbard looking for a guillotine here but Majkan defends easily.
Hubbard has Majkan pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Redjo Majkan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hubbard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Hubbard!
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