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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ami Ayukawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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279 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrea Delaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ami Ayukawa!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayukawa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Andrea Delaney has been cut.
Ayukawa connects with a leg kick. Delaney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ayukawa shoots in and bounces Delaney off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Delaney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delaney keeping moving, preventing Ayukawa from controlling successfully.
Ayukawa being controlled here momentarily.
Delaney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ayukawa wants to control from the top but Delaney keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ami Ayukawa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ayukawa has Delaney up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney is trying to force a seperation but Ayukawa has the dominant position.
Ayukawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Delaney wants to break free but Ayukawa has control.
Ayukawa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ayukawa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Delaney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Delaney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ayukawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Delaney won't allow Ayukawa to sweep him here.
Ayukawa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Delaney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ayukawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delaney.
Ayukawa is looking to stand up but Delaney isn't so interested in that idea.
Delaney throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayukawa wants to sweep here but Delaney controlling him for the moment.
Ayukawa controls Delaney momentarily but Delaney frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ami Ayukawa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Delaney moves into the clinch successfully.
Delaney is looking to break free of the clinch but Ayukawa has double underhooks.
Delaney ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delaney no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ayukawa wants to control from the top but Delaney keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayukawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Delaney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delaney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaney wants to get back to his feet but Ayukawa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ayukawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ami Ayukawa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Delaney tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayukawa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delaney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delaney tries to clinch up.
Delaney clinches up with Ayukawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Delaney pulls Ayukawa into guard.
Delaney keeping moving, preventing Ayukawa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney managing to control the position.
Delaney keeping full guard, as Ayukawa tries to pass.
Delaney 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.
Ayukawa looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ayukawa stopping the sweep attempt from Delaney.
Ami Ayukawa has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Delaney has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ami Ayukawa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrea Delaney's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ayukawa closes the distance and clinches.
Delaney tries to work over Ayukawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ayukawa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Delaney clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Will Ayukawa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ayukawa not allowing Delaney to control his hands.
Ayukawa is looking for a choke. Delaney gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Delaney manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Delaney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney 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.
Delaney throws a big elbow that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ayukawa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Delaney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ayukawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Delaney lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Delaney is looking to work some ground and pound but Ayukawa has wrist control.
Ayukawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Delaney engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ayukawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ayukawa is looking to stand up but Delaney isn't so interested in that idea.
Delaney wants to control from the top but Ayukawa keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrea Delaney wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ayukawa rushes Delaney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ayukawa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ayukawa is breathing heavily.
Delaney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ayukawa wants to stand but Delaney is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ayukawa is fighting to break Delaney's control of his arms but Delaney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Delaney is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ayukawa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayukawa tries to circle away but Delaney has him pinned against the cage.
Ayukawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ayukawa prevents Delaney from breaking the clinch.
Delaney tries to pull guard but Ayukawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ayukawa pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delaney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ayukawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Delaney content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Delaney stands and steps away. Ayukawa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ayukawa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Delaney managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delaney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrea Delaney.
Ayukawa swats away the attempt to clinch by Delaney.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ayukawa gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Delaney manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrea Delaney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrea Delaney's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Delaney enables Ayukawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Delaney manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Delaney manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ayukawa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Delaney is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Delaney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ayukawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delaney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Delaney with a nice head shot there.
Delaney stopping the sweep attempt from Ayukawa.
Delaney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delaney landing some decent shots from guard.
Ayukawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Delaney throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayukawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delaney.
Delaney scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ayukawa is working an open guard so Delaney takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Delaney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ayukawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Delaney doesn't manage to clinch there - Ayukawa circles away.
Ayukawa closes the distance and clinches.
Delaney is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ayukawa to keep the fight standing.
Ayukawa has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Delaney is trying to keep an underhook but Ayukawa manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Delaney has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ayukawa is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayukawa is looking for a kimura here.
Delaney tries to roll over but Ayukawa keeps him under control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delaney is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaney is looking to control Ayukawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delaney avoid being mounted?
Ayukawa stops Delaney from getting back to his feet.
Ayukawa wants to take a breather but Delaney is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ayukawa trying to work for an americana but Delaney has managed to regain full guard.
Ayukawa drops back looking for a leg! Delaney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Delaney manages to kick Ayukawa off! Ayukawa jumps back into Delaney's guard.
Delaney wants to stand but Ayukawa is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney has Ayukawa pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Delaney shoots for a double leg takedown but Ayukawa sprawls well. He's pushed Delaney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Delaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ayukawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaney is trying to pull guard but Ayukawa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ayukawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ayukawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delaney's efforts to push away.
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 Andrea Delaney.
I think Delaney has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andrea Delaney!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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