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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Denson (ranked 5142 p4p, 5678 weight class) and Mad Munchies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rashad Denson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rashad Denson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rashad Denson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mad Munchies!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denson tries for a takedown but Munchies sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denson has closed the distance and engaged Munchies in a clinch.
Munchies has had enough of the clinch but Denson keeps him there for the moment.
Denson is working for takedown but Munchies is calmly controlling the position for now.
Denson has Munchies pressed against the cage, preventing Munchies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Denson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Denson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Denson throws an elbow that misses.
Munchies drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Denson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Denson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Denson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munchies defends well and Denson ends up having to push Munchies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Munchies after a bit of a struggle.
Denson misses with a knee strike.
Denson looking for a takedown.
Denson is breathing heavily.
Denson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Munchies pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Munchies jumps guard but Denson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Denson breaks from the clinch.
Munchies closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Munchies lands in his opponent's guard.
Denson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Munchies controls the pace.
Munchies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Munchies stands and steps away. Denson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Denson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munchies moves away.
Munchies throws a head kick but Denson moves out of range.
Munchies shoots for a double leg takedown but Denson sprawls well. He's pushed Munchies's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Munchies defends well and Denson ends up having to push Munchies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Munchies drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munchies pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchies looking for a guillotine here but Denson defends easily.
Denson wants to control from the top but Munchies keeps moving.
Denson throws a big elbow that misses.
Denson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Munchies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denson misses the shot to the body.
That's four 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.
Denson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body kick there by Denson.
Denson moves into range and clinches up with Munchies.
Munchies is trying to break free.
Denson is trying to drag Munchies to the mat but Munchies just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Denson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denson breaks the clinch.
Munchies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Denson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Munchies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denson circles away.
Munchies drives through and clinches with Denson against the cage.
Denson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Munchies walks away with a smile on his face. Denson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Munchies throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Denson throws a big counter combination but Munchies scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Munchies drops his hands momentarily and Denson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Denson forces Munchies back against the cage and clinches.
Denson pulls guard effortlessly.
Munchies slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denson is pulling down on Munchies's head. It's preventing any offense from Munchies, at least for the moment.
Denson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchies wants to control from the top but Denson keeps moving.
Denson wants to sweep but no luck.
Denson is controlling Munchies's posture.
Denson wants to stand up but Munchies is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Munchies stands up from Denson's guard - Munchies perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
Denson defending well as Munchies loads up on a big left hand.
Denson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Munchies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munchies is defended easily by Denson.
Rashad Denson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Munchies.
Denson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Denson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Munchies rushes Denson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Denson tries to pull guard but Munchies won't allow it.
Munchies has had enough of the clinch but Denson keeps him there for the moment.
Denson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Munchies is defending well.
Denson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Denson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denson is looking to clinch.
Denson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Munchies.
Munchies instigates a clinch.
Denson stalling in the clinch.
Munchies tries to land a knee to the head but Denson blocks with his arms.
Denson breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munchies shoots for a takedown but Denson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rashad Denson is winning the standup battle so far.
Munchies gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mad Munchies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Munchies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Denson defends it nicely.
Denson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Munchies moves into the clinch successfully.
Munchies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Denson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Denson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Munchies finds it's way through Denson's defenses.
Munchies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Denson as he jumps to the side.
Rashad Denson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mad Munchies.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munchies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchies is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Denson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Denson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Munchies fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Munchies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Denson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Munchies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denson as he avoids it easily.
Munchies defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Denson.
Munchies changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Denson tries to avoid it but Munchies manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Denson to the ground. Denson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Denson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Munchies has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Denson is fending him off so far but Munchies persists. Nope, Denson circles away and we're back to standing.
Denson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Munchies defends it nicely.
Munchies misses with a takedown attempt - Denson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Denson is looking to counter with head kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denson is defended easily by Munchies.
Munchies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denson gets a clinch.
Denson tries to pull guard but Munchies holds him up against the cage and eventually Denson drops back down to his feet.
Munchies is trying to break the clinch but Denson is controlling him.
Denson tries for a takedown but Munchies manages to get underhooks.
Munchies has had enough of the clinch but Denson keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Munchies takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Denson fails to pull guard.
Munchies misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A short left from Denson.
Munchies is looking to take this one to the mat.
Denson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Denson manages to break the clinch.
Munchies closes the distance and clinches up with Denson, looking for a takedown. Munchies pushes Denson against the cage but Denson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Denson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munchies fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munchies throws a body shot but no joy.
Denson has Munchies up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rashad Denson.
I think Denson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Denson!
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