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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Abodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anglo Saxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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225 cm
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297 lbs
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188 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugo Abodo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anglo Saxon! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Abodo shoots for a double leg takedown but Saxon sprawls well. He's pushed Abodo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Saxon misses with a series of wild punches.
Saxon throws a hook but Abodo avoids it easily. Saxon throws a jab when Abodo was well out of range. Abodo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saxon sprawls well. Saxon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abodo gets slowly back to his feet. Saxon moves into range and clinches up with Abodo. Abodo jumps guard but Saxon stands there with Abodo around his waist. Abodo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Abodo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Abodo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saxon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saxon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abodo can't get the takedown.
Saxon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abodo decides to pull guard. Saxon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Abodo's guard. Saxon won't allow Abodo to sweep him here. Abodo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abodo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abodo working a defensive guard here.
Saxon looking to pass the guard. Abodo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Abodo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Abodo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saxon manages to get himself to full guard.
Abodo slips nicely into half guard. Abodo is looking for a kimura here.
Abodo wants to control but Saxon is keeping him busy. Abodo prevents Saxon from improving his position. Abodo throwing shots but Saxon is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abodo is working for a kimura but Saxon is defending it quite comfortably.
Abodo is looking to take a break and control but Saxon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Abodo wants to work for an arm triangle but Saxon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abodo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saxon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abodo. Saxon won't allow Abodo to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Abodo wants to control but Saxon is keeping him busy. Abodo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Saxon has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Abodo is trying to work for a kimura but Saxon is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Abodo works his foot free and advances to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Abodo dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Saxon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saxon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abodo's waist but Abodo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saxon off to one side. Saxon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abodo slips a jab and a cross from Saxon.
Saxon throws a right and a left that Abodo avoids nicely. Saxon tries to clinch there but Abodo circles away.
Anglo Saxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Abodo slips a straight right by Saxon. Saxon leaves Abodo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Saxon missing with a left hand there. Abodo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Abodo dives in and grabs Saxon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saxon pushes down on Abodo's head and hops out. Abodo misses with a takedown attempt - Saxon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Abodo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Saxon is breathing heavily. Saxon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abodo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Abodo shoots in for a takedown but Saxon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. A combination from Saxon does no damage. Abodo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saxon is trying to defend but Abodo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Abodo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Abodo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Saxon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Abodo working for a submission but Saxon is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Abodo working for a submission but Saxon is keeping him at bay. Saxon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Abodo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Saxon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Saxon and Abodo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Abodo advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Abodo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Saxon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Abodo wants to finish this one by submission but Saxon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Abodo. Abodo looking to secure an arm triangle but Saxon defends it well. Abodo trying to control but he's not successful this time. Abodo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Saxon because Abodo loaded up on that one. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Abodo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Saxon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Abodo wants to control the pace but Saxon is squirming around nicely. Abodo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Saxon is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Saxon flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Abodo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Saxon and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Abodo slips an arm under Saxon chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Abodo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Abodo is squeezing on Saxon like an anaconda would it's prey. Saxon fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugo Abodo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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