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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Imperador Markus III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Imperador Markus III has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Imperador Markus III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoshi Chiba!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markus III stalks Chiba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chiba's face. Chiba staggers backwards, shaken.
Chiba defending well as Markus III loads up on a big left hand.
Markus III throws a one two combo.
It looks like Yoshi Chiba has been cut.
Chiba avoids a kick to the body.
Chiba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chiba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Markus III is just riding it out for now. Chiba eventually gives up the hold.
Markus III keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chiba really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markus III. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Markus III avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chiba.
Markus III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chiba pulls his head out easily.
Markus III looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Chiba there.
Markus III really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Markus III is looking to improve his position.
Chiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chiba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markus III keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markus III uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chiba has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Chiba.
A clash of legs there as Chiba blocks the low kick.
Markus III lands a nice shot to the body.
Markus III lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Markus III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chiba.
Markus III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chiba moves out of range as Markus III strikes.
Markus III misses with a series of wild punches.
Markus III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chiba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus III lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chiba circles away quickly and effectively.
Markus III misses with a two punch combination.
Markus III throws a lazy right hand but Chiba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Markus III.
Chiba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markus III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markus III misses with a head kick.
Imperador Markus III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Markus III throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markus III misses with a few strikes there.
Markus III digs a good hook to Chiba's body.
Nice defenses there by Chiba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markus III throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markus III will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chiba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markus III.
Markus III misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Markus III misses.
Markus III throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chiba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markus III throws out the jab.
Chiba staying out of range there.
Markus III throws a body punch but Chiba moves out of range.
Markus III looks to land a combination. Chiba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Markus III misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Markus III swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Markus III does no damage.
Chiba moves out of range of the strikes.
Chiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markus III.
Markus III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chiba.
Chiba ducks under a wild hook from Markus III.
Imperador Markus III is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chiba moves out of range as Markus III strikes.
Markus III misses the jab.
Chiba blocks a jab.
Markus III misses with a double jab.
Chiba moves away from the strike by Markus III.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Imperador Markus III dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Chiba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Markus III lands a two punch combo.
Chiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markus III cracks Chiba with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chiba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markus III.
Markus III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Markus III does no damage.
Chiba slips under a jab from Markus III.
Imperador Markus III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markus III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chiba.
Chiba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Markus III is looking for a sweep.
Chiba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Markus III is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Markus III is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chiba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Markus III defends it well.
Markus III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chiba pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chiba lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markus III looking for submissions off his back.
Markus III actively working from the bottom here.
Markus III is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chiba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chiba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Markus III doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chiba.
Markus III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Markus III sees it coming and defends easily.
Markus III taking some punishment here, with Chiba in his half guard.
Markus III looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chiba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiba moves away from the strike by Markus III.
Markus III scores with a nice right hand.
Markus III misses with a series of wild punches.
Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markus III.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markus III throws a sloppy head kick and Chiba moves out of range easily.
Chiba blocks a jab.
Markus III throws a right and a left that Chiba avoids nicely.
No luck for Chiba with that takedown attempt.
Chiba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markus III.
Chiba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chiba shoots in looking for a takedown. Markus III tries to sprawl out of it but Chiba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markus III manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Markus III tries to bum rush Chiba with a series of wild strikes but Chiba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Markus III fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chiba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chiba.
Imperador Markus III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Chiba.
Markus III misses with a body shot.
Markus III keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markus III moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Markus III cracks Chiba with an open hand slap.
Markus III misses with a hook. Chiba ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Imperador Markus III will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshi Chiba's cut.
That's time! Markus III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Markus III thows a body shot but no joy.
Markus III throws a right and a left that Chiba avoids nicely.
Markus III swings for the body but Chiba moves out of range.
Markus III throws a nice looking combination but Chiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Markus III looks to land a right hand but Chiba moved out of range.
Markus III waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chiba.
A punch combination from Markus III misses.
Markus III misses with a jab, cross combination.
Markus III misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus III lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markus III fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markus III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chiba.
Markus III lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markus III thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markus III will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Markus III throws a big shot that misses.
Chiba looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chiba is working Markus III over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chiba chips away with some ground and pound.
Chiba thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Markus III looking for a guillotine here but Chiba defends easily.
Chiba lands a couple of digs.
Chiba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Markus III's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markus III looking for a guillotine here but Chiba defends easily.
Markus III is looking for a triangle but Chiba pushes his legs off easily.
Chiba lands a couple of elbows.
Chiba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Markus III working for a triangle but Chiba defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chiba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chiba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Markus III has his foot on Chiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiba works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Markus III is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chiba is aware though and is defending well.
Markus III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Markus III not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Markus III not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Markus III is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chiba sees it coming and defends easily.
Markus III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markus III throwing shots but Chiba is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markus III is working for a kimura but Chiba is defending it quite comfortably.
Markus III thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chiba's head.
Chiba is holding on to half guard well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chiba avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markus III lands a glancing blow to the side of Chiba's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imperador Markus III showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markus III has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imperador Markus III!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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