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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (ranked 4100 p4p, 25311 weight class) and Don Asakura (ranked 210 p4p, 252 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Don Asakura was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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165 cm 18 140 0 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm 18 139 0 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling Brawler Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt Brawler Granite chin |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Asakura! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Beetlejuice scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Beetlejuice landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Asakura gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Beetlejuice goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Asakura turns into him and now he's in Beetlejuice's guard.
Asakura trying to control the position from guard on top but Beetlejuice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beetlejuice trying to control the position here. Beetlejuice will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Beetlejuice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beetlejuice is looking for a triangle but Asakura pushes his legs off easily.
Beetlejuice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beetlejuice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asakura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asakura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Asakura is fighting to break Beetlejuice's control of his arms but Beetlejuice is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Beetlejuice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Beetlejuice trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Beetlejuice pulls Asakura in close to prevent any damage. Beetlejuice continues to stall. Asakura won't allow Beetlejuice to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Don Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Asakura tries to sprawl but Beetlejuice drives through with a takedown into half guard. Asakura won't allow Beetlejuice to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beetlejuice controlling the pace. Beetlejuice tries to stand but can't do so whilst Asakura controls his leg. Asakura has hold of Beetlejuice's hands but Beetlejuice slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Beetlejuice content to control rather than advance. Beetlejuice working Asakura over with strikes. Asakura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beetlejuice's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beetlejuice's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beetlejuice is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Beetlejuice can't escape the position.
Beetlejuice is working hard here to advance position. Beetlejuice trying to control the action but Asakura just sinks the hooks in. Beetlejuice is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Beetlejuice manages to reverse the position and now he's in Asakura's guard. Nice work there by Beetlejuice.
Asakura looks winded! Beetlejuice would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Beetlejuice throws a series of punches but Asakura moves out of range. Beetlejuice drives through with a takedown into Asakura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Beetlejuice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Beetlejuice working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Beetlejuice controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Beetlejuice stands and throws Asakura's legs to the side, diving into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beetlejuice moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Asakura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beetlejuice tries to stand but Asakura is controlling his head. Beetlejuice staying calm. Beetlejuice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Asakura on the ground.
That's two 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. Beetlejuice is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asakura has escaped the position, nice work there. Beetlejuice staying calm. Beetlejuice tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Beetlejuice lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Asakura down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Asakura wants to control but Beetlejuice postures up. Beetlejuice advances to mount. Beetlejuice controlling his opponent. Asakura is breathing heavily. Beetlejuice goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Asakura is on top in guard.
Asakura won't allow Beetlejuice to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beetlejuice seems keen to control Asakura's posture. Beetlejuice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Asakura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Beetlejuice is wriggling around but Asakura manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The fighters are battling for position here. Beetlejuice manages to regain full guard. Nice work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Beetlejuice gets a takedown into half guard. Beetlejuice content to control rather than advance. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beetlejuice connects with a nice short shot to Asakura's temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beetlejuice is controlling the pace.
Beetlejuice trying to pass the guard but Asakura defending well. Beetlejuice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asakura can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Beetlejuice drops an elbow to the side of Asakura's head. Beetlejuice lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Asakura taking some punishment here, with Beetlejuice in his half guard. Asakura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Asakura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beetlejuice is working away from the top position though. Beetlejuice winds up and cracks Asakura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beetlejuice in particular looking to stall. Beetlejuice decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Beetlejuice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Asakura to the mat! Asakura manages to get full guard. Beetlejuice content to stall in guard here. Beetlejuice is looking to pass into half guard but Asakura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Asakura is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beetlejuice is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Beetlejuice looking for subs off his back but Asakura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Beetlejuice is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Asakura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Asakura's back! Beetlejuice is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Asakura preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Beetlejuice.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Beetlejuice working for the choke. Asakura is taking damage to the body and head. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight! Beetlejuice Beetlejuice showed his dominance in that final round. Well Beetlejuice 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beetlejuice Beetlejuice!
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energy
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hype
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