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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 185 p4p, 304 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 25 p4p, 46 weight class). Tony Stark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charles Luciano's chin.
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BJJ Red 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 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stark really felt that one!
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Luciano slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Stark fails with the takedown
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps Stark's head back.
Luciano throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luciano tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luciano.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Luciano dives on top into guard.
Stark will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Stark working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily.
Stark has an active guard here but Luciano has managed to pass into half guard.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark wants to sweep but Luciano has passed to side control!
Stark is looking for a sweep.
Stark misses with a strike from the bottom.
Stark tries to bench press Luciano off him but Luciano keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stark throws a few strikes from the bottom but Luciano takes advantage and mounts!
Luciano content just to control the position here.
Stark working to try and regain half guard.
Luciano controlling from mount.
Luciano prevents Stark from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano controlling the pace for now.
Stark regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
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.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Stark shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luciano defends it nicely.
Luciano swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stark counters with a nice low kick that buckles Luciano's knee momentarily.
Stark feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark cracks Luciano with a solid left hand.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Luciano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Luciano has escaped and now he's on top!
Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stark wants to improve his position but instead Luciano has moved into half guard.
Stark wants to get back to full guard but Luciano has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tony Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Luciano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Luciano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Luciano!
Stark is looking to regain half guard here but Luciano keeps moving and retains side control.
Stark tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard.
Luciano staying calm.
Stark tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Stark tries to buck Luciano off but Luciano is having none of it.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.
Luciano trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is trying to work for a sweep but Luciano has mounted him!
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Luciano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Luciano.
Stark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luciano pinned against the cage. Luciano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stark looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Charles Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luciano avoids it really well and circles away.
Luciano unleashes a big counter combination but Stark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luciano as he jumps to the side.
Luciano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Luciano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the cage.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charles Luciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luciano.
Stark tries for a takedown but Luciano circles away easily
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Luciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luciano as he avoids it easily.
Luciano throws a push kick but Stark slaps the foot to one side.
Stark slips a jab from Luciano.
Stark tries to counter with a takedown but Luciano is quick to defend against it.
Luciano lands with a shot to the body.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark goes for a double leg but Luciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luciano continues to drive forward.
Luciano is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Luciano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Luciano leaves Stark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Stark steps away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Luciano!
Post fight, an emotional Charles Luciano said 'Pleasure beating the crap out of this chump.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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