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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between john kacprowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Criss (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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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 Tokyo, john kacprowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Criss!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Criss fails with the takedown.
kacprowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
kacprowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Criss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
kacprowski is trying to stand up here but Criss is controlling him well.
Criss wants to lay and pray for a moment but kacprowski keeps working.
kacprowski trying to control but Criss postures up.
Criss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. kacprowski defending well though.
Criss wants to take a breather but kacprowski is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marco Criss was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Criss has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Criss throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. kacprowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Criss is in kacprowski's guard.
Criss postures up.
kacprowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
kacprowski has control of Criss's left arm, preventing Criss from doing any damage.
Criss advances position into side control!
Criss decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Criss instigates a clinch.
Criss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics kacprowski uses from the top position.
kacprowski wants to control from the top but Criss keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Criss looking to hit a scissor sweep but kacprowski is one step ahead there.
Criss working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Criss pushes kacprowski off and gets back to his feet.
kacprowski darts in trying to clinch
so Criss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
kacprowski is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
kacprowski keeping full guard, as Criss tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Criss stands up from kacprowski's guard - Criss perhaps looking for a knockout.
Criss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
kacprowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Criss counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for kacprowski!
Criss controlling the position easily from mount.
Criss wants to control the pace but kacprowski is squirming around nicely.
Criss tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Criss lands a big elbow.
Criss lands a big shot there that rocks kacprowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Criss controlling the position easily from mount.
kacprowski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Criss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Criss dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
kacprowski throws a lazy head kick
and Criss counters with a takedown into side control.
Criss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
kacprowski is looking for a sweep.
Criss trying to control the position but kacprowski is working away.
kacprowski is looking to reverse the position.
Criss wants to lay and pray for a moment but kacprowski keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
kacprowski taking punishment in the form of punches.
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.
Criss trying to control the action but kacprowski is working from the bottom.
kacprowski gets back to half guard.
Criss decides to return to a standing position.
Criss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. kacprowski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Criss slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Criss tries to advance to mount but kacprowski denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Criss stands up.
kacprowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Criss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Criss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Criss trying to control but kacprowski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marco Criss has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marco Criss.
Criss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
kacprowski has hold of Criss's hands but Criss slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Criss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Criss seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Criss decides to stand and escape the position.
Criss misses with a two punch combination.
Criss shoots for a double leg takedown but kacprowski sprawls well. He's pushed Criss's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Criss dives in and grabs kacprowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. kacprowski pushes down on Criss's head and hops out.
Criss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
john kacprowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
kacprowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Criss.
Criss rushes kacprowski and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kacprowski stops a takedown attempt from Criss.
john kacprowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Criss.
kacprowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Criss won't allow it.
kacprowski misses with the head strike.
Criss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
kacprowski is trying to break the clinch but Criss has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Criss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Criss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. kacprowski looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Criss stands up.
Criss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
kacprowski is looking for a sweep.
kacprowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
kacprowski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Criss looking for a sweep. Not yet Criss, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Criss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. kacprowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Criss stands up from kacprowski's guard - Criss perhaps looking for a knockout.
kacprowski looks to clinch
and Criss counters with a nice double leg into guard.
kacprowski wants to stand up but Criss is controlling him.
kacprowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Criss has passed into side control.
Criss is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt kacprowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Criss lands an elbow.
Criss landing strikes.
Criss is looking to take a break and control but kacprowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Criss controls the position.
kacprowski is trying to control Criss's posture but Criss avoids it.
Criss decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Criss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
kacprowski misses with a kick to the body.
Criss drives through with a takedown into guard.
kacprowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
kacprowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Criss tries to hold on but kacprowski pushes him away.
john kacprowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Criss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Criss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Criss 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Criss!
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hype
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pop
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