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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clair Huffman (ranked 25140 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Shuhan (ranked 5952 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Takeshi Shuhan enters the cage!
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clair Huffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Shuhan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shuhan tries to clinch up but Huffman circles away and keeps his distance.
As Shuhan tries to get set, Huffman tries to push him back and clinch up but Shuhan manages to avoid the attempt.
Huffman avoids a kick to the body.
Shuhan throws a lazy head kick
and Huffman moves into the clinch.
Shuhan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Huffman is trying to keep an underhook but Shuhan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Huffman is trying to stand up here but Shuhan is controlling him well.
Huffman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huffman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shuhan.
Shuhan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Huffman tries to kick Shuhan off but Shuhan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Huffman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shuhan on the ground.
Shuhan content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffman is looking to improve his position.
Huffman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huffman won't allow Shuhan to pass to mount.
Huffman is looking to control Shuhan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huffman avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuhan trying to pass the guard but Huffman defending well.
Huffman is doing well to control the position and prevent Shuhan from advancing to side control.
Shuhan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Huffman wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shuhan throws a series of punches but Huffman moves out of range.
Shuhan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shuhan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Huffman sprawls well initially but Shuhan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Huffman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Shuhan is on him like a limpet, forcing Huffman back against the cage.
Shuhan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Huffman uses from the top position.
Shuhan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shuhan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huffman.
Huffman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shuhan's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shuhan wants to sweep but no luck.
Shuhan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huffman's guard.
Shuhan looks winded!
Shuhan stays in close to Huffman's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huffman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shuhan is controlling him.
Huffman is working an open guard so Shuhan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shuhan dives in and scores a takedown into Huffman's guard.
Huffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shuhan stops Huffman from standing up.
Shuhan forces his way into half guard.
Huffman is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huffman actively working from the bottom here.
Shuhan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Huffman actively working from the bottom here.
Huffman wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Shuhan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shuhan scores with a takedown into Huffman's guard.
Shuhan 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.
Shuhan throwing strikes but missing.
Shuhan prevents Huffman from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huffman working a defensive guard here.
Huffman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shuhan wants to control from the top but Huffman keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Huffman wants to sweep here but Shuhan controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuhan misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huffman.
Huffman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shuhan as he jumps to the side.
Shuhan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huffman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clair Huffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huffman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shuhan as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huffman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Huffman shoots for a double leg takedown but Shuhan sprawls well. He's pushed Huffman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shuhan wants to counter the offense by Huffman and move into the clinch position.
Shuhan tries to clinch but Huffman is having none of it.
Shuhan shoots in and bounces Huffman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shuhan looking to pass the guard.
Huffman is trying to control the position but Shuhan postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuhan gets to his feet - Huffman follows without any prompting.
Shuhan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Huffman was covering up waiting for the punch and Shuhan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shuhan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huffman is working an open guard so Shuhan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Huffman enables Shuhan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Huffman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Huffman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huffman working for a triangle but Shuhan defends it easily.
Huffman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shuhan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuhan wants to control from the top but Huffman keeps moving.
Shuhan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Takeshi Shuhan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huffman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huffman wants to stand up but Shuhan is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Shuhan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shuhan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shuhan showed some decent athleticism there.
Huffman manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Huffman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuhan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shuhan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huffman.
Shuhan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huffman quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huffman is in trouble now - Shuhan has advanced to mount!
Huffman is working to get back to half guard.
Huffman wants to try and get back to his feet.
Huffman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shuhan moves to the back.
Huffman wants to get back to his feet.
Huffman is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Shuhan manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Huffman is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Takeshi Shuhan!
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hype
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FIGHT
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