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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KO Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KO Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trey Money!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money tries to close the distance and clinch but Pain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Money.
Money wants to clinch up but Pain keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Money darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Money tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pain scores with punches from side control.
Money pushes Pain away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pain gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Money wants to control but Pain postures up.
Pain lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Money's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Money regains half guard, as Pain was trying to land strikes.
Pain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain prevents Money from standing back up.
Money has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.
Pain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pain thows a huge punch but Money dodges it nicely.
Pain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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. Pain connects with a nice short shot to Money's temple.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain winds up and cracks Money with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Money is looking for a sweep. Pain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Money trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain prevents Money from improving his position.
Pain working the head and body with strikes.
Money trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pain moves nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Pain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pain lands an elbow.
Pain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Money is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Pain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pain lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Money down.
Pain scores with punches from side control.
Pain tries to advance to mount but Money denies him.
Pain lands an elbow.
Pain connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Money some visible discomfort.
Pain cracks Money with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Pain are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pain is trying to ground and pound but Money uses the momentary lack of control by Pain to regain half guard.
Pain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Money slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Money preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Money is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Money's head.
Pain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Money working a defensive guard here.
Pain stops Money from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KO Pain dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Money with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pain counters with a takedown into side control.
Money taking punishment in the form of punches.
Money is looking for a sweep.
Pain lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pain grinds an elbow into Money's temple.
Pain lands some shots froms side control.
Pain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pain creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Money sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Money is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pain working the head and body with strikes.
Pain throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ground and pound from Pain seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pain cracks Money with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pain working the ground and pound but Money is defending the strikes.
Money is looking to reverse the position.
Pain landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Money can't do much from the bottom here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Money tries for a takedown but Pain circles away easily
and Pain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Money won't be happy with that.
Pain scores with a couple of short elbows.
Pain in side control lands a decent elbow.
Money is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Money is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pain stops Money from getting back to his feet.
Pain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Money looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Money trying to control from the bottom.
Pain trying to pass the guard but Money defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Money has his takedown stuffed
and Pain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Money's guard.
KO Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Money.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Money wants to take a breather but Pain is having none of it.
Money missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Money prevents Pain from improving his position.
Pain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pain tries to get out of the position.
Pain tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Money not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pain throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pain 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.
KO Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain distracts Money with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Money's head.
Pain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pain stopping the sweep attempt from Money.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Money uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Money connects with a right hand. Pain shakes it off.
Pain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Money can do to turn this around?
Pain looks up at the clock and then as Money takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pain smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KO Pain dominated that second round.
That's time! Pain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Money is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Money sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.
Money has his takedown stuffed
and Pain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Money's head.
Money is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Pain.
Pain is nestled in close to Money, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pain lands a nice short elbow.
Money has hold of Pain's hands but Pain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Money trying to control here.
Pain is nestled in close to Money, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain prevents Money from improving his position.
Money pushes Pain off looking to stand but Pain dives back in and keeps control.
Money has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.
Pain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Money wants to improve his position but Pain is controlling well.
Pain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pain lands a nice short elbow.
Pain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Money with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pain working the head and body with strikes.
Money on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pain is nestled in close to Money, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Money regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pain.
Money manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Money avoids the attempt from Pain to control.
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Money has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money landing strikes from the mount and Pain is in trouble!
Money prevents Pain from getting the reversal.
Money tries to control but Pain wriggling away.
Pain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pain is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Pain is looking to improve his position.
Money wants to stand up but Pain is controlling the position.
Pain gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pain 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.
Money trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain trying to keep a closed guard but Money is proving a slippery customer.
Money won't allow Pain to sweep him here.
Trey Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Money to counter with a crisp jab.
Pain closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Money to the mat! Money manages to get full guard.
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
KO Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pain wants to control from the top but Money keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
KO Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pain, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KO Pain!
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energy
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hype
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