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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Rage has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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278 lbs
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198 cm
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274 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brent Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duke Rage!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rage with that takedown attempt.
Rage has managed to clinch.
Rage digs a right hand underneath Andrews's ribcage. Andrews let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Andrews gets underhooks to prevent Rage's takedown attempt.
Andrews breaks from the clinch.
Rage works the jab nicely.
It looks like Brent Andrews has been cut.
Rage clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andrews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brent Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Rage.
Rage tries to land knees in the clinch but Andrews avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to push Rage away but Rage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rage is trying to maintain a safe position but Andrews gets an underhook and turns Rage into the cage.
Rage working hard to break the clinch.
Rage is trying to drag Andrews to the mat but Andrews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrews bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rage is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Rage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Andrews lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rage tries to buck Andrews off but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andrews really is a fat lump.
Andrews stands up.
Andrews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rage with a poor takedown
and Andrews counters with a stiff right hand.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andrews.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage has Andrews up against the cage in a clinch.
Rage fails to pull guard.
Rage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rage shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andrews is defended easily by Rage.
Rage closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrews won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Rage.
Rage jumps guard but Andrews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rage decides to pull guard.
Andrews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andrews decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rage, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews leaves Rage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andrews thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duke Rage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brent Andrews's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rage blocks the elbow strike.
Rage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Andrews gets underhooks to prevent Rage's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Andrews.
Rage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Andrews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage tries to pull guard but Andrews holds him up against the cage and eventually Rage drops back down to his feet.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Rage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews gets underhooks to prevent Rage's takedown attempt.
Brent Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Rage.
Rage drags the fight down to the ground.
Rage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrews thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andrews stands up and waves to Rage to follow him.
Andrews takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rage.
Andrews feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duke Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews has managed to clinch.
Rage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andrews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andrews drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rage has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Andrews is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage goes for a takedown attempt but Andrews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rage has closed the distance and engaged Andrews in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andrews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rage prevents Andrews from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Andrews takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rage has had enough of the clinch but Andrews keeps him there for the moment.
Andrews ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Andrews no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andrews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rage stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Andrews moves into the clinch.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Rage is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage breaks from the clinch.
Andrews tries to clinch but Rage is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Andrews as Rage shoots in.
Andrews leaves Rage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andrews darts in looking for a takedown but Rage gets double underhooks and turns Andrews into the cage.
Rage clinches up with Andrews and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rage or perhaps it was just good defense by Andrews, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Duke Rage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brent Andrews's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Andrews pinned against the cage. Andrews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rage forces Andrews back against the cage and clinches.
Rage wants to take the fight to the mat but Andrews manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rage lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Duke Rage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews jumps guard but Rage stands there with Andrews around his waist. Andrews gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rage is working Andrews over against the cage.
Andrews lands an elbow inside.
Rage tries to stall but Andrews uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Andrews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andrews trying to control the position but instead, Rage has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andrews into the cage.
Andrews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rage clinches up with Andrews and pushes him back against the cage.
Rage pulls guard effortlessly.
Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rage being controlled here, momentarily.
Andrews stands up and waves to Rage to follow him.
Andrews has his takedown stuffed
and Rage counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage clinches up with Andrews and pushes him back against the cage.
Rage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Andrews pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brent Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Rage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rage is defended easily by Andrews.
Rage takes the fight into the clinch.
Rage manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews gets to his feet. Rage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rage darts in and clinches Andrews up against the cage.
Andrews is trying to break the clinch but Rage has him pressed against the cage.
Rage successfully pulls guard.
Rage wants to stand and escape but Andrews is having none of it.
Rage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrews decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andrews blocks a low kick nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrews fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rage 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Rage!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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