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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Cranial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alf Gingerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
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280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Cranial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alf Gingerson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gingerson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cranial.
Gingerson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cranial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gingerson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gingerson tries to score with a low kick but Cranial moves his leg out of the way.
Gingerson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cranial as he jumps to the side.
Cranial is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gingerson.
Gingerson shoots and misses
and Cranial counters with a left to the body.
Cranial lands with a good body shot.
Gingerson looks winded!
Gingerson misses with a takedown attempt - Cranial sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cranial wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Von Cranial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Gingerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranial digs a good hook to Gingerson's body.
Cranial is looking to wear down Gingerson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cranial punishes Gingerson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranial pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gingerson back to the cage. Cranial follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cranial digs a good hook to Gingerson's body.
Cranial lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cranial has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cranial digs a good hook to Gingerson's body.
Cranial fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gingerson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cranial fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gingerson on the side of the head.
Cranial throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranial lands with a shot to the body.
Gingerson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cranial digs a good hook to Gingerson's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranial lands with a good body shot.
Cranial throws a body shot but no joy.
Cranial digs a good body shot into Gingerson's ribs.
Cranial with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cranial scores with a body shot.
Gingerson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cranial scores with a sloppy right hand. Gingerson should have avoided that one.
Cranial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cranial closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Cranial. Beautiful body shot.
Gingerson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cranial connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gingerson scrambles back to his feet.
Alf Gingerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranial throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gingerson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cranial lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gingerson wants to counter the offense by Cranial and move into the clinch position.
Gingerson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cranial connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gingerson scrambles back to his feet.
Gingerson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cranial closes the distance and clinches.
Cranial tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gingerson's elbow.
Cranial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cranial presses Gingerson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cranial gets underhooks to prevent Gingerson's takedown attempt.
Cranial lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gingerson backwards.
Cranial can't find room to land a body shot as Gingerson controls the action.
Cranial tries to work over Gingerson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranial prevents Gingerson from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Cranial.
Gingerson takes a shot to the head.
Cranial is working Gingerson over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cranial lands a hook that snaps the head of Gingerson backwards.
Cranial goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cranial lands a body shot.
Cranial struggles to land a body shot inside as Gingerson controls his hands.
Cranial lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cranial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Cranial - that landed with a thud.
Cranial tries to throw a body punch but Gingerson avoids it by throwing Cranial back against the cage.
Cranial lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cranial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cranial is working Gingerson over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Cranial dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice uppercut lands for Cranial. That snapped Gingerson's head back.
Cranial drops Gingerson with a beautiful combination! Gingerson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cranial is looking for the KO!
Gingerson is rocked!
Cranial misses the shot to the body.
Gingerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cranial defends it nicely.
Cranial works Gingerson's body with a nice hook.
Gingerson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gingerson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cranial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cranial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranial scores with a body shot.
Cranial just misses with a punch to the body.
Cranial is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cranial looks to land a combination. Gingerson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cranial scores with a body shot.
Cranial moves into the clinch.
Cranial lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranial works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cranial stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cranial lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cranial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cranial tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cranial tries a body shot but Gingerson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranial struggles to land a body shot inside as Gingerson controls his hands.
Cranial lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cranial can't find room to land a body shot as Gingerson controls the action.
Cranial lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cranial.
Cranial stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Cranial has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cranial works on Gingerson's body with a couple of short punches.
Cranial misses with a body punch.
Cranial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cranial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranial misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gingerson goes for a takedown attempt but Cranial pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cranial scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranial lands a nice shot to the body.
Cranial scores with a jab. Gingerson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cranial scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cranial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gingerson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cranial scores with a hook to the body. Gingerson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cranial scores with a jab. Gingerson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Von Cranial is winning the standup battle so far.
Gingerson takes one on the button.
Gingerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gingerson tries a quick counter leg kick but Cranial is wise to it.
Gingerson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gingerson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cranial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gingerson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cranial fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cranial jabs Gingerson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cranial lands a slapping body shot.
Gingerson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gingerson avoids the body shot from Cranial.
Cranial throws a shot to the body.
Cranial connects with a body shot that sends Gingerson's belly button to the back.
Alf Gingerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gingerson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cranial to score with a decent uppercut.
Cranial listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cranial wants to clinch up but Gingerson keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Cranial dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cranial jabs at Gingerson's body.
Cranial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cranial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gingerson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cranial lands a slapping body shot.
Cranial scores with a shot to the body.
Cranial changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cranial fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cranial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranial connects with a jab.
Gingerson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gingerson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gingerson wants to counter with a clinch but Cranial pushes him away.
Cranial scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gingerson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cranial tries to avoid it but Gingerson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cranial to the ground. Cranial escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cranial is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gingerson.
Cranial is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gingerson can do to turn this around?
Cranial connects with a looping right hand.
Cranial lands with a good body shot.
Cranial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gingerson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cranial finish him?
Cranial cracks Gingerson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cranial lunges at Gingerson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gingerson's hand.
Gingerson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gingerson seems to have recovered his senses.
Cranial stuns Gingerson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cranial lands with a nice body punch.
Gingerson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranial dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranial lands with a good body shot.
Cranial scores with a jab.
Cranial takes a swing at Gingerson's ribcage but misses.
Gingerson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cranial lands a body shot.
Cranial lands with a shot to the body.
Cranial takes a swing at Gingerson's ribcage but misses.
Von Cranial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cranial just misses with a punch to the body.
Gingerson tries to keep at a distance but Cranial has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Cranial on the inside.
Cranial misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gingerson fails to pull guard.
Gingerson prevents a body shot from Cranial.
Cranial lands a hook that snaps the head of Gingerson backwards.
Von Cranial is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gingerson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gingerson missing with knees to the body.
Cranial tries to work over Gingerson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gingerson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gingerson trying to land knees to the body.
Gingerson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cranial just stands there and leans against the cage.
Von Cranial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alf Gingerson.
Gingerson misses with some punches.
Gingerson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gingerson blocks a body shot from Cranial.
Gingerson is trying to pull guard but Cranial turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gingerson tries to pull guard but Cranial forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gingerson tries to pull guard but Cranial holds him up against the cage and eventually Gingerson drops back down to his feet.
Cranial misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Cranial showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cranial 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:24
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Cranial!
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