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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tetsuya Kuroko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mang Mang (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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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 The Island, Tetsuya Kuroko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mang Mang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuroko misses with a head kick.
Mang avoids the head kick by Kuroko.
Kuroko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mang manages to avoid it.
Mang tries to clinch
and Kuroko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mang pulls guard successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kuroko stands up over Mang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mang is trying to control the position but Kuroko postures up.
Mang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kuroko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mang is trying to stand.
Kuroko prevents Mang from improving his position.
Kuroko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mang!
Kuroko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mang is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuroko looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuroko, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mang preventing the sweep.
Kuroko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuroko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mang trying to control but Kuroko is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mang Mang has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroko feints and as Mang raises his hands in defense, Kuroko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuroko landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuroko postures up.
Mang keeping full guard, as Kuroko tries to pass.
Mang throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kuroko is looking to stand up but Mang won't let him.
Mang controls Kuroko momentarily but Kuroko frees himself.
Mang looking for a sweep. Not yet Mang, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mang working a defensive guard but Kuroko passes into half guard.
Mang wants to get back to full guard but Kuroko has mounted him!
Mang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mang looks winded!
Kuroko lands a big elbow.
Mang is squirming around, avoiding Kuroko's attempts to control the action.
Kuroko tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mang is looking to get to half guard.
Mang is squirming around, avoiding Kuroko's attempts to control the action.
Kuroko controlling the position easily from mount.
Kuroko avoids the attempt from Mang to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuroko controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Kuroko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuroko feints and as Mang raises his hands in defense, Kuroko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kuroko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mang trying to control but Kuroko is having none of it.
Kuroko wants to control but Mang is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mang misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kuroko is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuroko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mang looking to ground and pound but Kuroko is blocking nicely.
Kuroko is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mang fails to move to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroko tries to lock up and control but Mang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kuroko is trying to escape the mount.
Kuroko tries to lock up and control but Mang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mang thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mang avoids the attempt from Kuroko to control.
Kuroko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuroko trying to hold on to Mang's head to control him but Mang postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tetsuya Kuroko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kuroko closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroko stalling in the clinch.
Mang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuroko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mang lands a right hook to the body.
Kuroko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuroko wants it to stay on the feet.
Mang shoots in for a takedown but Kuroko shows good takedown defense.
Kuroko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kuroko wants to take a breather but Mang is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mang is trying to stand back up but Kuroko is controlling him
Mang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tetsuya Kuroko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mang wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Kuroko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuroko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuroko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kuroko wants a takedown.
Kuroko misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuroko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mang is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tetsuya Kuroko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mang can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuroko breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mang.
Kuroko shoots for a takedown but Mang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mang misses with a body kick.
Kuroko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mang as he jumps to the side.
Kuroko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mang shoots in but no luck this time.
Mang tries to clinch up.
Kuroko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tetsuya Kuroko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Mang.
Mang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuroko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mang wants to clinch up but Kuroko keeps it at a distance.
Mang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuroko's waist but Kuroko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mang off to one side.
Mang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuroko defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuroko misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mang's guard.
Mang trying to control the position.
Mang looking for subs off his back but Kuroko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kuroko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroko wants to free his trapped foot but Mang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mang is refusing to be controlled, as Kuroko sits in half guard.
Kuroko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuroko.
Mang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tetsuya Kuroko.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuroko, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tetsuya Kuroko!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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