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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dani Govic (ranked 4817 p4p, 5021 weight class) and Pierre Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dani Govic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pierre Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Govic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Govic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Govic lands with a shot to the body.
Govic rushes Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pierre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierre blocks a head kick by Govic.
Govic lands with a straight right. Pierre didn't see that one coming.
Govic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pierre but Pierre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierre throws a counter combo.
Pierre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pierre or perhaps it was just good defense by Govic, which made it look bad.
Govic rushes Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Govic won't allow it.
Dani Govic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Pierre.
Govic has Pierre pressed against the cage.
Govic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Govic decides to pull guard.
Govic managing to control the position.
Govic continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Govic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pierre has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Govic is trying to pull guard but Pierre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Govic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Govic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Govic prevents it.
Govic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but Govic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pierre jumps guard but Govic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Govic to work.
Govic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Govic is proving hard to escape from.
Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Govic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Govic is looking for a triangle but Pierre pushes his legs off easily.
Govic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pierre defends well.
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.
Pierre is looking to advance position but Govic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pierre throwing hammer fists to the chest of Govic. What's that going to do exactly?
Govic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pierre is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Govic turns him over and now has his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Govic has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Govic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pierre wants to land a leg kick but Govic is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Govic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Govic looks for a takedown but Pierre sprawls well.
Pierre darts in looking for a takedown but Govic gets double underhooks and turns Pierre into the cage.
Govic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Govic, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes Govic against the cage but Govic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Govic swivels and escapes.
Dani Govic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Pierre.
Pierre has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre gets underhooks to prevent Govic's takedown attempt.
Govic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Govic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierre fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Govic tries to sprawl out of it but Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Govic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Govic shoots in for a takedown but Pierre shows good takedown defense.
Pierre shoots in but no luck this time.
Govic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pierre but Pierre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pierre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Govic defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown. Govic tries to sprawl out of it but Pierre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Govic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dani Govic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Govic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Govic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Pierre with that takedown attempt.
Govic looks to land a right hand but Pierre moved out of range.
Pierre stuffs the takedown attempt from Govic. Govic gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Govic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Govic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pierre!
Pierre throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The referee asks Govic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Govic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Govic works to advance to full mount. Pierre defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Govic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pierre working to try and regain half guard.
Govic content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Govic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Govic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pierre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Govic moves to back control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre rolls, trying to escape but Govic keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dani Govic dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
Govic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Govic. No joy for Pierre on that attempt.
Govic shoots in for a double leg but Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Govic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pierre, pushing him back against the cage.
Pierre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Govic after a bit of a struggle.
Dani Govic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Pierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pierre has Govic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Govic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Govic drags the fight down to the ground.
Govic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Govic there.
Govic stands up and beckons Pierre to join him on the feet.
Govic avoids the head kick by Pierre.
Govic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pierre defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Pierre. No joy for Govic on that attempt.
Pierre goes for a double leg but Govic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Govic continues to drive forward.
Pierre shoots in but Govic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Govic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Govic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dani Govic is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierre closes the distance and clinches up with Govic, looking for a takedown. Pierre pushes Govic against the cage but Govic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pierre tries to keep at a distance but Govic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Govic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pierre or not.
Pierre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Govic smiles and moves away.
Govic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pierre.
Govic rushes Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Govic.
Govic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pierre walks away with a smile on his face. Govic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Govic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Pierre with that takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dani Govic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pierre tries a body shot but Govic blocks it.
Pierre tries to break the clinch but Govic is controlling the position.
Govic pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Govic has his foot on Pierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierre works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Govic is on top in guard.
Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Govic controls the pace.
Govic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Govic takes one on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Govic instigates a clinch.
Pierre wants to break free but Govic has control.
Pierre Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dani Govic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pierre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Govic is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dani Govic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Govic 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dani Govic!
A victorious Dani Govic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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