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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Poorman Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Random Collective (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collective has chosen Barricade as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Random Collective is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 cm
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178 lbs
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175 cm
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175 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Poorman Ken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Random Collective! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Collective lands a jab. Collective takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Ken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collective as he jumps to the side. Collective takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ken closes the distance and lands a one-two. Collective fails in his attempt to clinch. A slapping leg kick lands for Ken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Collective. A looping hook to the body misses from Collective. Ken does a little dance to reset his feet. Ken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collective paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ken dives in and grabs Collective's left leg, looking for a takedown. Collective pushes down on Ken's head and hops out. Poorman Ken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collective swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poorman Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Collective throws a right and a left that Ken avoids nicely. Ken throws a one two combo.
Ken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collective is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Collective looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ken is fending him off so far but Collective persists. Nope, Ken circles away and we're back to standing. Collective avoids the body shot from Ken.
Collective scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Ken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ken is breathing heavily. Collective moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Collective wants to break the clinch but can't.
Collective wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collective digs a right hand into Ken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ken's gas tank. Collective is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Collective is trying to break the clinch but Ken has him pressed against the cage. Ken is trying to drag Collective to the mat but Collective just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Collective tries to break the clinch but Ken is controlling the position. Collective is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Collective is trying to break the clinch but Ken is controlling him. Ken has Collective pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collective manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Collective stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ken is trying to drag Collective to the mat but Collective just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Collective wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Collective is looking to break free of the clinch but Ken has double underhooks. A nice right hand lands inside from Collective. Collective scores with a shoulder strike. Collective can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Collective lands a body shot. Collective jumps into guard, dragging Ken to the mat.
Collective is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Collective is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Collective controlling the pace for now. Ken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Collective controlling the pace for now. Collective trying to control but Ken is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Collective controlling the position easily from mount. Collective wants to control the pace but Ken is squirming around nicely. Collective prevents Ken from getting the reversal. Ken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Collective controlling from mount.
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. Ken is trying to escape the mount.
Collective controlling the position easily from mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Random Collective just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Collective tries to clinch but Ken moves out of range. Ken has closed the distance and engaged Collective in a clinch.
Collective working hard to break the clinch. Collective tries to pull guard but Ken won't allow it.
Collective stops a takedown attempt from Ken.
Collective is trying to break free. Collective is trying to break free. Collective has had enough of the clinch but Ken keeps him there for the moment. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Collective has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ken keeps control of Collective as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Collective fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Collective. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Random Collective dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Collective tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ken paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ken ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Ken shoots in but no luck this time. Collective bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ken's head. Collective has managed to clinch.
Ken prevents Collective from breaking the clinch. Ken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Collective gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Collective stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Collective gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ken.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poorman Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ken breaks the clinch.
Ken shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Collective napping and manages to drive through into side control! Collective gets back to half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Collective is trying to stand up here but Ken is controlling him well. Collective is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ken blocks the strikes from Collective.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ken has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Collective works to full guard. Collective is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Ken wants to improve his position but Collective is controlling well.
Collective wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ken keeps working. Ken tries to roll over but Collective keeps him under control. Ken kicks Collective off and gets back to his feet. Ken misses with a kick to the body.
Collective defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ken. Collective connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Collective moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collective scores with a three punch combo!
A bone on bone clash there as Ken blocks the leg kick.
Poorman Ken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Collective clinches with his opponent.
Collective breaks from the clinch.
Collective cracks a nice hook into Ken's ribs. Ken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Collective punishes Ken's body with a nice straight punch. Ken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Collective lands with a good body shot. Collective tries to clinch there but Ken circles away.
Collective connects with a looping right hand.
Collective is looking to land body kicks. Ken takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Collective uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Collective fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ken, pushing him back against the cage. Collective tries to break the clinch but Ken is controlling the position. Collective's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Collective tries to clinch but Ken moves out of range. Collective fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ken looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Collective scores with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Collective. Collective closes the distance and lands a one-two. Collective tries to land a front kick but Ken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Left hook, right uppercut from Collective. Collective throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Collective closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Collective wants to break the clinch but can't.
Collective lands a body punch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Collective looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ken prevents Collective from breaking the clinch. Collective looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Collective is trying to force a seperation but Ken has the dominant position. Ken wants to get back to striking at distance but Collective won't allow it.
Collective pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Collective pushes Ken up against the cage in a clinch. Collective is looking to break free of the clinch but Ken has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ken swings wildly with an uppercut but Collective uses good head movement to avoid it. Collective tries to circle away but Ken has him pinned against the cage. Collective prevents a takedown attempt there.
Collective manages to break the clinch.
Collective uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Collective connects with a right hand. Ken shakes it off. Ken fails with a takedown attempt. Collective is looking to land body kicks. Collective throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ken. Collective tries a head kick but it misses.
Collective punishes Ken's body with a nice straight punch. Collective scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ken keeps the fight on the outside. Collective scores with a decent looking hook. Collective fails in his attempt to clinch. Collective lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ken is rocked! Collective looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Random Collective showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Collective tries to clinch but Ken moves out of range. Collective has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Collective there as he acknowledges the shot. Collective rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ken moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Collective listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Collective on the wrong end of a nice hook. Collective scores with a decent looking hook. Oh Ken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ken seems to have got his legs back now. Ken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collective as he avoids it easily. Collective forces Ken back against the cage and clinches. Collective looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Ken wants a takedown but no success here.
Collective escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Collective lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Collective throws a half hearted mid kick. Collective is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ken rather than just go for the knockout. Collective throws a combination. Ken tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Collective has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Collective tries to clinch up. Collective scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Collective moves into the clinch. Collective wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Collective's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round. Collective looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ken misses with a combination
and Collective counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Collective tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ken swats him away and circles back towards the center. Random Collective seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ken ducks right into an uppercut from Collective. Collective tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ken slips a jab and a cross from Collective.
A left and a right from Collective both land. Nice combination. Ken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collective moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Collective tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Collective rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ken moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ken shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ken was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Collective wants to hold on but Ken pushes him away. Ken jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Collective is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Collective and Ken has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ken looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collective is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ken working away. Ken has knee on belly momentarily but Collective bucks him off and regains half guard. Collective is trying is best to control the position here. Collective is trying to maintain the position but Ken is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ken is keen to just control but Collective is a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Collective lands with a nice body punch. Collective ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Collective moves into the clinch. Collective's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ken keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Collective misses with a body kick. Random Collective is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collective as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poorman Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Collective looks to land a combination. Ken sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Left hook, right uppercut from Collective. Collective throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Collective. Collective throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ken stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Collective moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Ken looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Collective connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ken. Ken circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Collective closes the distance and clinches. Ken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collective lands a hook to the side of the head. Collective tries to circle away but Ken has him pinned against the cage. Ken working hard to break the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ken breaks the clinch.
Good work by Collective as he checks the leg kick. Poorman Ken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ken thows a left - swing and a miss! Collective lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight! Random Collective comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Collective has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Random Collective!
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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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