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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maggot King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Tokoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into the arena with IllEvilHater - Maniac Maggot blaring out of the sound system. Tokoro has chosen Boomtastic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hideo Tokoro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maggot King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Tokoro!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King blocks the body kick.
King slips a jab from Tokoro.
Tokoro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A solid body kick from King.
Tokoro gets a double leg takedown into King's guard.
Tokoro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tokoro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD: Contenders. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
King wants to stand and escape but Tokoro is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King keeping moving, preventing Tokoro from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tokoro wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tokoro misses with a takedown attempt
and King counters with a good low kick that Tokoro was not able to check.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tokoro momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Tokoro.
Tokoro takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Hideo Tokoro has been cut.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tokoro throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King is looking to counter punch.
King misses with a wild combination.
Tokoro unleashes a big counter combination but King bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tokoro cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands with an overhand left.
Tokoro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Tokoro.
Tokoro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. King did well to prevent Tokoro getting side control.
King tries to roll over but Tokoro keeps him under control.
King is concentrating on defense, preventing Tokoro from advancing position.
Tokoro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King wants to improve his position but Tokoro is controlling well.
Tokoro is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King is looking to control Tokoro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tokoro is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King is trying to maintain the position but Tokoro is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tokoro seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Tokoro is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King is looking for a sweep. Tokoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hideo Tokoro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hideo Tokoro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
King cracks the inside of Tokoro's front leg.
Nice defenses there by King.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maggot King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokoro ducks under a wild hook from King.
Tokoro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokoro.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokoro. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokoro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokoro lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looks to land a left hand but Tokoro moved out of range nicely.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Tokoro off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maggot King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from King, right into the meat.
Maggot King is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from King.
Tokoro blocks a head kick by King.
Tokoro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King tries to work over Tokoro's front leg with a kick but Tokoro checks it.
Tokoro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tokoro avoids a punch combination nicely.
King staying out of range there.
King scores with a jab to the head.
Tokoro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King gets caught flat footed, as Tokoro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokoro trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tokoro advances to half guard.
Tokoro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King tries to kick Tokoro off but Tokoro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
King tries to roll over but Tokoro keeps him under control.
Tokoro works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to get to half guard.
King tries to lock up and control but Tokoro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tokoro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tokoro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tokoro working the ground and pound effectively.
Tokoro trying to control but King is having none of it.
Tokoro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, King has worked his arm free - good work by King!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King pushes Tokoro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tokoro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tokoro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
Tokoro is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hideo Tokoro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King scores with a head kick.
King throws the left hand but Tokoro avoids the punch easily.
Tokoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tokoro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Tokoro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King stuns Tokoro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokoro.
Tokoro cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tokoro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some wild striking there from King.
King throws a low kick but Tokoro moves out of range easily.
Tokoro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokoro lands a head shot.
Tokoro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokoro wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
Tokoro prevents King from standing back up.
Tokoro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tokoro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King working to try and regain half guard.
King is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King is trying to escape the mount but Tokoro keeps good control and instead manages to take King's back.
King is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hideo Tokoro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tokoro looking for the choke from the back.
King is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is having to fend off submission attempts from Tokoro, who is looking to sink in the choke. Tokoro doesn't have the hooks in though and King manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hideo Tokoro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tokoro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maggot King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tokoro is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokoro slips nicely into half guard.
King wants to control but Tokoro is keeping busy.
Tokoro moves nicely into side control.
King being controlled for a moment.
Tokoro wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hideo Tokoro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tokoro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hideo Tokoro!
Hideo Tokoro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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