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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Medium Metti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Medium Metti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reggie White!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Metti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White tries to clinch up.
White moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metti has White up against the cage in a clinch.
White missing with knees to the body.
Metti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Metti has double underhooks.
Metti connects with a knee to the head.
White letting Metti take a breather here.
Metti lands an elbow inside.
Metti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Metti lands an elbow that stopped White in his tracks for a moment.
Metti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
White is trying to break the clinch but Metti has him pressed against the cage.
Metti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Metti lands an elbow inside.
Metti lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
Metti lands a nice elbow.
White is rocked!
Metti pulls guard effortlessly.
Metti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metti working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
Metti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metti is breathing heavily.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Metti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metti trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Metti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Metti prevents White from standing back up.
Metti trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
Metti thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Metti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Metti trying to advance position but White counters by regaining guard.
Metti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metti stopping the sweep attempt from White.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metti stands up from White's guard - Metti perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metti tries to clinch up
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metti instigates a clinch.
Metti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Metti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Metti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Metti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White tries to break the clinch but Metti is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Metti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed White clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Metti loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can White hold on?
Metti is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. White is defending well though. Metti let's go of the attempt for now.
Metti lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Metti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metti is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metti is working the ground and pound. Can White escape?
Metti punishes White with strikes from the back mount.
Metti lands a shot to the head.
Metti is looking to control White but White is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Metti throwing damaging strikes from the back! White could be in trouble here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Metti. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
White breaks Metti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Metti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Metti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Medium Metti dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Metti rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Metti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but White blocks it with crossed arms.
White is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Metti throws an elbow but misses.
White tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Metti smiles and moves away.
A head kick from Metti lands but White takes it in his stride.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Metti finish him?
Metti tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
Metti misses with an elbow strike.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Metti has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Metti looking to throw knees to the head but White is blocking nicely.
White is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Metti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Medium Metti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reggie White.
Metti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Metti misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Metti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White decides to pull guard.
Metti looking to pass the guard.
White lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
White trying to stand up but can't free himself from Metti's guard.
Metti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Metti keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White won't allow Metti to sweep him here.
Metti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Metti manages to escape and get back to his feet.
White changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Metti looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
White wants to stand but Metti is controlling his arm.
Metti sneaks back into half guard.
Metti is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White lands a couple of digs.
Metti wants to sweep but no luck.
White would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metti had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. White is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Metti Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take White's back instead.
Metti thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Metti has the hooks in. White is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
White breaks Metti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Metti has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
White wants to control from the top but Metti keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
White throws a head kick but Metti moves out of range.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Metti.
Medium Metti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
White scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metti closes the distance looking to clinch
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Metti.
Metti rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Metti drags the fight down to the ground.
White has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Metti is proving hard to escape from.
Metti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. White manages to get himself to full guard.
Metti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
White manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metti manages to get himself to full guard.
Metti keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metti working a defensive guard here.
Metti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Metti doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metti closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White counters by moving into the clinch.
Metti lands an elbow inside that White shrugs off.
Metti with a knee to the head.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Metti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
White takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Metti.
Metti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Metti has him pressed against the cage.
Metti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Metti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
Metti landing knees to the head.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Metti is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Metti just misses with a elbow thrown towards White's brow.
Metti just leaning against White, taking a breather.
White trying to stall but Metti improves his position.
Metti lands a nice elbow.
Metti misses with a knee strike.
White breaks from the clinch.
Metti fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metti tries to clinch but White moves away
and White connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metti is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White tries to clinch up but Metti circles away and keeps his distance.
Metti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reggie White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White fails to land the takedown.
Metti forces White back against the cage and clinches.
Metti lands an elbow inside.
Metti works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Metti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metti stands up from White's guard - Metti perhaps looking for a knockout.
Metti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Metti throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Metti moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White shoots in for a takedown but Metti shows good takedown defense.
Metti moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from White does no damage.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Metti.
Metti doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Metti moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Metti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metti moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
Metti misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a stiff right hand.
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metti has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
Metti wants to stall.
Metti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but White has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Metti tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
Metti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medium Metti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metti with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Metti.
Metti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Metti actively working from the bottom here.
White wants to pass to mount but Metti is defending the position.
Metti pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.
Metti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metti trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metti is on top in guard.
Metti postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Metti looking to pass the guard.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Metti's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metti has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
White is looking to stand up but Metti won't let him.
Metti is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White trying to stand up but can't free himself from Metti's guard.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Metti is retaining full guard.
Metti looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Medium Metti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Medium Metti!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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