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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between qrg ewg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mentzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, qrg ewg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Mentzer!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ewg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ewg is breathing heavily.
ewg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mentzer is fending him off so far but ewg persists. Nope, Mentzer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mentzer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mentzer ducks under a wild hook from ewg.
Mentzer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mentzer misses with the combination.
ewg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mentzer sprawls well. Mentzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ewg gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for qrg ewg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Mentzer as he connects with a hook.
ewg really is a fat lump.
Nice uppercut there from Mentzer.
Mentzer tries to bum rush ewg with a series of wild strikes but ewg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mentzer tries to bum rush ewg with a series of wild strikes but ewg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Mentzer does no damage.
Mentzer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ewg fails to land with a series of punches.
Mentzer throws a series of punches but ewg avoids them all with ease.
ewg shoots for a double leg takedown but Mentzer sprawls well. He's pushed ewg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mentzer looks to land a combination. ewg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mentzer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
ewg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mentzer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mentzer misses with a wild combination.
ewg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mentzer throws a one two combo.
Mentzer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ewg circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mentzer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mentzer with a jab.
ewg takes a swing at Mentzer's ribcage but misses.
Mentzer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
ewg dodges the punch combination from Mentzer.
Mentzer lands with a nice combination. ewg backs away looking to recover.
Mentzer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
ewg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mentzer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mike Mentzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mentzer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mentzer is working the combinations to good effect here.
ewg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mentzer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mentzer duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mentzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
ewg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mentzer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ewg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mentzer manages to avoid it.
Mentzer throws a series of punches but ewg avoids them all with ease.
ewg dodges the punch combination from Mentzer.
Mentzer looks to land a combination. ewg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mentzer throws a right hand that ewg ducks under and follows up with a left that ewg also avoids with ease.
Mentzer swinging wildly here.
Mentzer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mentzer connects with a looping right hand.
Mentzer connects with a good right hand that stumbles ewg. ewg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mentzer avoids the body shot from ewg.
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.
Mentzer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mentzer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ewg.
Mentzer throws a nice looking combination but ewg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mentzer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as ewg backs up against the cage.
Mentzer lands a jab-cross combination.
Mentzer stuffs the takedown attempt from ewg. ewg gets slowly back to his feet.
ewg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mentzer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mentzer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ewg tries to clinch but Mentzer is having none of it.
Mentzer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mentzer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mentzer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mentzer.
ewg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mentzer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mentzer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mentzer throws a right and a left that both miss.
ewg looks to land a combination but Mentzer avoids it well.
qrg ewg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mentzer lands a two punch combo.
Mentzer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Mentzer does no damage.
Mentzer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mentzer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mentzer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mentzer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mentzer lands a jab-cross combination.
Mentzer stalks ewg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into ewg's face. ewg staggers backwards, shaken.
ewg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Mentzer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ewg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mentzer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before ewg has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mentzer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mentzer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mentzer.
Mentzer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ewg feints and then cracks Mentzer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mentzer down.
A combination from Mentzer does no damage.
ewg fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for qrg ewg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ewg shoots in but Mentzer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mentzer misses with a few strikes there.
Mentzer throws a series of punches but ewg moves out of range.
ewg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mentzer.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for ewg. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ewg is defended easily by Mentzer.
Mentzer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mentzer throws a right and a left that ewg avoids nicely.
Mentzer falls off balance throwing a combination
and ewg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mentzer's guard now.
ewg stops Mentzer from standing up.
Mentzer is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
ewg stopping the sweep attempt from Mentzer.
ewg slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ewg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
ewg trying to control from half guard but Mentzer is working away.
Mentzer is trying to stand up here but ewg is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ewg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mentzer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mentzer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
ewg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mentzer looks to land a combination but ewg avoids it well.
Mentzer throws a combination. ewg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mentzer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mentzer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Mentzer.
ewg tries to clinch but Mentzer is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from ewg.
Mentzer lands a head shot.
Mentzer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Mentzer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
ewg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mentzer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ewg somewhat.
Mike Mentzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mentzer throws a series of punches but ewg avoids them all with ease.
ewg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mentzer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
ewg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
ewg fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for qrg ewg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ewg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mentzer as he avoids it easily.
Mentzer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mentzer tries to bum rush ewg with a series of wild strikes but ewg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ewg dodges the punch combination from Mentzer.
Mentzer lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mentzer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mentzer scores with a three punch combo!
Mentzer misses with a few strikes there.
Mentzer lands a jab to ewg's midsection.
ewg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mentzer but Mentzer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mentzer throws a series of punches but ewg avoids them all with ease.
Mentzer misses with a two punch combination.
ewg shoots for a takedown but Mentzer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Mentzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ewg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mentzer throws a right hand that ewg ducks under and follows up with a left that ewg also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Mentzer both land. Nice combination.
Mentzer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mentzer scores with a three punch combo!
ewg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mentzer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ewg looks for a takedown but Mentzer sprawls well.
ewg doesn't manage to clinch there - Mentzer circles away.
A combination from Mentzer does no damage.
Mentzer lands with a cross.
Mentzer misses with a wild combination.
ewg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mentzer.
Mentzer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Mentzer does no damage.
ewg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mentzer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mentzer misses with a wild combination.
Mentzer scores with a nice strike.
A left and a right from Mentzer both land. Nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Mentzer.
A combination from ewg does no damage.
Mentzer throws a series of strikes that have ewg backpedaling.
ewg shoots in looking for a takedown. Mentzer tries to sprawl out of it but ewg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mentzer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
ewg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
ewg shoots for a double leg takedown but Mentzer sprawls well. He's pushed ewg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mentzer, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mentzer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mentzer looks to land a combination but ewg avoids it well.
Mentzer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mentzer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mentzer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but ewg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ewg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mentzer!
Mentzer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mentzer throws a right and a left that ewg avoids nicely.
Mentzer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mentzer looks to land a combination but ewg avoids it well.
Mentzer lands with a nice combination. ewg backs away looking to recover.
ewg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
qrg ewg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Mentzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some wild striking there from Mentzer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mentzer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mentzer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mentzer!
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