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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Chikorita (ranked 5322 p4p, 5012 weight class) and Rory Birdwhistle (ranked 423 p4p, 404 weight class). Birdwhistle has chosen Davidian - Machine Head as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barry Chikorita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Birdwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikorita drives through with a takedown into Birdwhistle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chikorita stands and throws Birdwhistle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Birdwhistle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chikorita off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Birdwhistle manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Birdwhistle working for a choke but Chikorita is defending well.
Chikorita preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Birdwhistle.
Chikorita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Birdwhistle tightening his grip on Chikorita, looking for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Chikorita's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chikorita looking very determined here, making life difficult for Birdwhistle.
Birdwhistle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chikorita. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Chikorita trying to control the position but Birdwhistle manages to sink in the hooks.
Birdwhistle working for a choke but Chikorita is defending well.
Birdwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chikorita tries to break free.
Chikorita is working hard here to advance position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Birdwhistle not allowing Chikorita to control his hands.
Chikorita tries to break free.
Birdwhistle wants to control but Chikorita is keeping busy.
Birdwhistle not allowing Chikorita to control his hands.
Birdwhistle is looking to control Chikorita but Chikorita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birdwhistle controls the action.
Birdwhistle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chikorita turns into Birdwhistle and is now in his guard.
Chikorita preventing the sweep.
Chikorita wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving.
Chikorita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birdwhistle is keeping the position for now.
Chikorita wants to control from the top but Birdwhistle keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikorita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birdwhistle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Birdwhistle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chikorita is pushing down on Birdwhistle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Birdwhistle is fighting to maintain full guard but Chikorita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chikorita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Birdwhistle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chikorita not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birdwhistle wants to sweep but Chikorita has passed to side control!
Chikorita gets to mount! Birdwhistle was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry Chikorita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chikorita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Birdwhistle.
Chikorita 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.
Chikorita being controlled here momentarily.
Chikorita is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chikorita forces his way into half guard.
Chikorita prevents Birdwhistle from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikorita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birdwhistle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Birdwhistle trying to hold on to Chikorita's head to control him but Chikorita postures up.
Birdwhistle is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birdwhistle is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birdwhistle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chikorita seems to be working for a kimura but Birdwhistle defends the submission attempt.
Birdwhistle is looking to improve his position.
Birdwhistle preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chikorita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Birdwhistle is trying to maintain the position but Chikorita is very close to passing his half guard.
Chikorita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birdwhistle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chikorita.
Chikorita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birdwhistle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chikorita.
Barry Chikorita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chikorita tries to pass to full mount but Birdwhistle defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikorita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Birdwhistle is looking for a sweep. Chikorita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birdwhistle is looking to control Chikorita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Birdwhistle avoid being mounted?
Birdwhistle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chikorita pulls his head out easily.
Birdwhistle is doing well to control the position and prevent Chikorita from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Birdwhistle is looking to improve his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Birdwhistle throws a leg kick but Chikorita sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Birdwhistle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birdwhistle is looking to take a break and control but Chikorita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chikorita is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Birdwhistle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chikorita works his way to full guard. Good work.
Birdwhistle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chikorita wants to control but Birdwhistle passes easily into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Chikorita will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Birdwhistle scores with a jab. Chikorita acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Birdwhistle with a jab.
Birdwhistle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikorita manages to avoid it.
Chikorita throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Birdwhistle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chikorita is in Birdwhistle's guard.
Birdwhistle trying to keep a closed guard but Chikorita is proving a slippery customer.
Birdwhistle is looking to sweep but instead, Chikorita has passed into half guard.
Birdwhistle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chikorita jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birdwhistle is looking to regain half guard here but Chikorita keeps moving and retains side control.
Chikorita is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Birdwhistle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rory Birdwhistle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birdwhistle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chikorita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Birdwhistle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chikorita but great work by Birdwhistle.
Chikorita is trying to improve his position.
Chikorita seems a little lost for a moment, as Birdwhistle dominates the positioning.
Birdwhistle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chikorita tries to buck Birdwhistle off but Birdwhistle is having none of it.
Chikorita is not content to let Birdwhistle control the position.
Chikorita tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikorita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chikorita tries to roll over but Birdwhistle keeps him under control.
Birdwhistle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Birdwhistle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Birdwhistle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birdwhistle looking to improve position, pressing down on Chikorita's thigh with his hand. Chikorita seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Birdwhistle paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Birdwhistle's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Chikorita picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Chikorita!
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energy
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hype
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