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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seventoe Southpaw (ranked 2829 p4p, 3337 weight class) and Enu Deathcrush (ranked 167 p4p, 183 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seventoe Southpaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enu Deathcrush!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southpaw lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Enu Deathcrush has been cut.
Southpaw throws a good cross that connects.
Deathcrush looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Southpaw!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Southpaw is trying to escape the position but Deathcrush is controlling the position.
Deathcrush misses with the ground and pound.
Deathcrush in side control, throwing shots but Southpaw defends.
What's Southpaw going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Southpaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Southpaw is trying to improve his position.
Deathcrush looking to control but instead Southpaw has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Deathcrush winds up and cracks Southpaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Southpaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deathcrush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Southpaw dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deathcrush is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deathcrush takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deathcrush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Deathcrush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Deathcrush trying to control from half guard but Southpaw is working away.
Deathcrush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two 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.
Deathcrush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Southpaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deathcrush.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Southpaw kicks off Deathcrush and gets to his feet.
Seventoe Southpaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathcrush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Southpaw throws out the jab.
Southpaw throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Southpaw scores with a hook to the body. Deathcrush takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Southpaw.
Southpaw looks to throw the jab but Deathcrush is out of range.
Southpaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Deathcrush is just out of range.
Deathcrush slips a jab from Southpaw.
Southpaw lands a really nice looking cross but Deathcrush seems unphased.
Deathcrush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Southpaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deathcrush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Southpaw dodges it nicely.
Southpaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Deathcrush wants to pass to mount but Southpaw is defending the position.
Deathcrush controlling the action here.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deathcrush working over Southpaw with some ground and pound. Southpaw looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Southpaw dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush is pressing down on Southpaw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Southpaw is holding on for now.
Southpaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deathcrush on the ground.
Deathcrush seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Southpaw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deathcrush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Deathcrush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Southpaw controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Deathcrush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Southpaw's head.
Deathcrush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deathcrush lands with a punch from half guard.
Southpaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deathcrush slips under a jab from Southpaw.
Deathcrush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deathcrush throws a looping overhand right but Southpaw ducks down to avoid it.
Southpaw misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enu Deathcrush will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Enu Deathcrush's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Deathcrush shoots for a double leg takedown but Southpaw sprawls well. He's pushed Deathcrush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deathcrush feints and as Southpaw raises his hands in defense, Deathcrush changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Southpaw 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.
Deathcrush throwing strikes but missing.
Deathcrush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Southpaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southpaw wants to sweep here but Deathcrush controlling him for the moment.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathcrush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deathcrush fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Southpaw to the ground. Deathcrush is now in Southpaw's guard.
Deathcrush is looking to work some ground and pound but Southpaw has wrist control.
Southpaw utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Southpaw looking to control.
Enu Deathcrush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deathcrush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deathcrush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deathcrush throwing strikes from guard but Southpaw blocks nicely.
Deathcrush throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Southpaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Deathcrush misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Southpaw.
Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Southpaw.
Southpaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deathcrush shoots for a double leg takedown but Southpaw sprawls well. He's pushed Deathcrush's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seventoe Southpaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enu Deathcrush.
Southpaw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Southpaw enables Deathcrush to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Southpaw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deathcrush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Southpaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deathcrush looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southpaw keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Southpaw's head.
Deathcrush throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Southpaw as he jumps to the side.
Southpaw slips a jab from Deathcrush.
Southpaw throws a big shot that misses.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Southpaw moves away.
Deathcrush goes for a double leg but Southpaw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Southpaw continues to drive forward.
Southpaw throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southpaw loads up on a big right hand but Deathcrush slips the punch.
Southpaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Deathcrush counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Southpaw!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Southpaw is working away.
Deathcrush lands a few punches from side control.
Deathcrush scoring with punches from side control.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Southpaw is working away.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southpaw struggling a bit here.
Deathcrush content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enu Deathcrush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enu Deathcrush's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Southpaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deathcrush with the counter takedown but Southpaw avoids it easily.
Seventoe Southpaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deathcrush moves out of range of the strikes.
Deathcrush shoots in and bounces Southpaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Deathcrush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deathcrush won't allow Southpaw to sweep him here.
Deathcrush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Southpaw keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deathcrush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathcrush sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Southpaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathcrush.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deathcrush throws a body shot but no joy.
Southpaw tries to work over Deathcrush's front leg with a kick but Deathcrush checks it.
Southpaw lands a head shot.
Southpaw throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Southpaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Deathcrush.
A jab from Southpaw misses.
Southpaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Deathcrush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush lands with a punch from half guard.
Deathcrush is keen to just control but Southpaw is a slippery customer.
Deathcrush has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Deathcrush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deathcrush thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Deathcrush postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Southpaw looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southpaw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Deathcrush with shots to the head and body - Southpaw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Deathcrush lands a big shot there that rocks Southpaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Deathcrush landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Enu Deathcrush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Deathcrush controlling the position easily from mount.
Deathcrush scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Southpaw?
Deathcrush punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deathcrush punishing his opponent with strikes.
Deathcrush lands a nice shot to the head.
Deathcrush raining down shots from the mount!
Deathcrush controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Deathcrush has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Deathcrush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Deathcrush with a couple of short strikes.
Southpaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Southpaw tries to get out of the position.
Deathcrush controlling from mount.
Deathcrush prevents Southpaw from getting the reversal.
Deathcrush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Deathcrush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enu Deathcrush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Deathcrush winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enu Deathcrush!
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