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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Klasson (ranked 820 p4p, 1958 weight class) and Enu Deathcrush (ranked 73 p4p, 145 weight class). Enu Deathcrush has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Great low kicks
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vincent Klasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enu Deathcrush!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klasson throws a right and a left that Deathcrush avoids nicely.
Deathcrush misses with a looping left.
Klasson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klasson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klasson throws a looping overhand right but Deathcrush ducks down to avoid it.
Deathcrush lands a body shot.
Deathcrush throws a lazy right hand but Klasson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klasson throws a jab when Deathcrush was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Deathcrush.
Vincent Klasson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deathcrush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Klasson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deathcrush was covering up waiting for the punch and Klasson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Deathcrush has control of Klasson's left arm, preventing Klasson from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klasson preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klasson wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is keeping the position.
Klasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deathcrush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deathcrush wants to sweep here but Klasson controlling him for the moment.
Deathcrush has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Klasson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Deathcrush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Deathcrush misses.
Deathcrush misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klasson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klasson lands a really nice looking cross but Deathcrush seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Deathcrush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klasson throws a looping overhand right but Deathcrush ducks down to avoid it.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Klasson jabs Deathcrush right on the nose. Deathcrush blinks but takes it well.
Deathcrush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klasson throws out the jab.
Klasson misses with a hook
and Deathcrush counters with a straight right hand.
Deathcrush missing with a left hand there. Klasson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klasson. Deathcrush does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Deathcrush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deathcrush cracks Klasson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Klasson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deathcrush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Klasson misses.
Deathcrush throws a jab when Klasson was well out of range.
Klasson throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Deathcrush tries to counter it with a takedown but Klasson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Klasson misses with a looping right.
Klasson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deathcrush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Deathcrush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klasson throws a sloppy head kick and Deathcrush moves out of range easily.
Deathcrush looks to land a right hand but Klasson moved out of range.
Klasson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Klasson's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Klasson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Deathcrush on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klasson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush looks to land a right hand but Klasson moved out of range.
Klasson fails with the takedown
and Deathcrush counters with a nice body shot.
Deathcrush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deathcrush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Klasson with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Deathcrush misses the target.
Klasson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Klasson lands with an uppercut that bounces Deathcrush off the cage and back into range.
Deathcrush gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 trying to control the action but Klasson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deathcrush working the ground and pound from side control.
Deathcrush is working Klasson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Deathcrush prevents Klasson from escaping the position.
Klasson defending against the ground and pound.
Who's going to make the next move?
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klasson keeps working.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deathcrush just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Klasson.
Klasson lands a lovely overhand right.
Deathcrush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deathcrush digs a good body shot into Klasson's ribs.
Deathcrush lands a nice shot to the body.
Deathcrush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Klasson defends well and Deathcrush ends up having to push Klasson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Klasson misses its intended target.
Deathcrush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Klasson moves out of range.
Klasson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klasson throws an off balance right hand
and Deathcrush counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Deathcrush is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Klasson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deathcrush pulls his head out easily.
Deathcrush working over Klasson with some ground and pound. Klasson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Klasson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deathcrush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathcrush content to control rather than advance.
Klasson trying to control from the bottom.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Klasson dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klasson looking for submissions off his back.
Klasson is staying active underneath Deathcrush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deathcrush throwing shots but Klasson is blocking nicely.
Klasson is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klasson is staying active underneath Deathcrush, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deathcrush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deathcrush trying to control the action but Klasson is working from the bottom.
Deathcrush trying to mount his opponent but Klasson defends it.
Deathcrush slips a nice elbow through Klasson's hands, connecting with Klasson's forehead.
Deathcrush looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Klasson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Klasson is pressing down on Deathcrush's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Deathcrush looking to pass the guard.
Deathcrush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deathcrush throwing strikes but missing.
Klasson wants to stand up but Deathcrush is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klasson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klasson.
Deathcrush connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Klasson shoots in for a double leg but Deathcrush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Klasson tests Deathcrush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klasson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klasson is looking to stall here but Deathcrush recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klasson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deathcrush working a defensive guard here.
Klasson trying to control but Deathcrush is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush is adopting a defensive guard.
Enu Deathcrush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Deathcrush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Klasson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Klasson wants to work for an arm triangle but Deathcrush is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deathcrush moves into full guard.
Klasson looking to pass the guard.
Klasson has gone for a leg lock! Deathcrush slips out almost immediately though and dives into Klasson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klasson trying to keep a closed guard but Deathcrush is proving a slippery customer.
Deathcrush scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klasson has Deathcrush pulled in close to control his posture.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Klasson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Klasson wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is keeping the position.
Klasson prevents Deathcrush from getting back to his feet.
Klasson stopping the sweep attempt from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klasson looking to pass the guard.
Klasson trying to control but Deathcrush is working from the bottom.
Klasson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deathcrush is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klasson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klasson is working hard here to advance position.
Deathcrush 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.
Klasson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Klasson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deathcrush.
Klasson takes a swing at Deathcrush's ribcage but misses.
Deathcrush works Klasson's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Klasson. Klasson obviously looking to wear him down.
Klasson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deathcrush in his tracks.
Enu Deathcrush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klasson tries for a takedown but Deathcrush circles away easily
and Deathcrush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klasson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deathcrush counters with a straight right hand.
Deathcrush with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klasson to score with a decent uppercut.
Klasson throws a lazy uppercut
and Deathcrush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klasson throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Deathcrush. Beautiful body shot.
Deathcrush feints and as Klasson raises his hands in defense, Deathcrush changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klasson being controlled here, momentarily.
Deathcrush preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathcrush trying to control but Klasson is working from the bottom.
Deathcrush tries to free his leg and advance position but Klasson is retaining full guard.
Klasson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klasson keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Klasson trying to control the position.
Deathcrush stands up over Klasson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Klasson keeps moving.
Deathcrush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klasson controls Deathcrush momentarily but Deathcrush frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vincent Klasson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deathcrush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klasson was well out of range. Poor timing from Deathcrush.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enu Deathcrush.
Well Deathcrush 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enu Deathcrush!
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