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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Old McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fujiro Nakombi (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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215 cm
25
280 lbs
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193 cm
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271 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Old McDonald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fujiro Nakombi! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McDonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakombi, pushing him back against the cage. McDonald gets control of Nakombi's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Nakombi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. Nakombi trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nakombi on the ground. Nakombi drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick Nakombi off! Nakombi jumps back into McDonald's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nakombi looking to pass the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nakombi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather. Nakombi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nakombi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Nakombi looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Nakombi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDonald works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Nakombi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Nakombi wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakombi. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nakombi scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head. McDonald tries to clinch but Nakombi moves out of range. Nice body kick from Nakombi. Horrible takedown by Nakombi or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonald which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakombi. Nakombi slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nakombi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. McDonald is looking to clinch but Nakombi is avoiding it.
Nakombi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Nakombi dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Nakombi's head and hops out. Old McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fujiro Nakombi. Nakombi looks gassed! Nakombi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away. McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McDonald works Nakombi's body with a nice hook. McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakombi. McDonald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Fujiro Nakombi has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McDonald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Nakombi goes for a takedown attempt but McDonald pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McDonald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDonald. McDonald clinches up with Nakombi and pushes him back against the cage. McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald drives through and clinches with Nakombi against the cage.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut. McDonald successfully pulls guard.
McDonald wants to stand and escape but Nakombi is having none of it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nakombi trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McDonald wants to stand but Nakombi is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Old McDonald dominated that round. The cut man is working on Fujiro Nakombi's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nakombi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakombi is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. The fight moves into the clinch position. McDonald lands with a short shot to the head. Nakombi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nakombi trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away. Nakombi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Nakombi is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. McDonald is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nakombi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nakombi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily. McDonald keeping hold of Nakombi's head, controlling as best he can. Nakombi is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss. The fight stays on the outside here - Nakombi looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McDonald wants to clinch up but Nakombi keeps it at a distance. McDonald forces Nakombi back against the cage and clinches. McDonald is pressed up against the cage. Nakombi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald down to the mat. McDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald throws a right and a left that Nakombi avoids nicely. Nakombi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Nakombi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Old McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fujiro Nakombi. Nakombi avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Old McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McDonald scores with a jab. Nakombi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Nakombi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Nakombi is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. Nakombi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. Nakombi maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McDonald could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nakombi has cracked it and McDonald is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nakombi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fujiro Nakombi!
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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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