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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matias McRokkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus The Gun Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Gun Show has chosen Hero as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Matias McRokkari has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matias McRokkari seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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148 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matias McRokkari! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus The Gun Show! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McRokkari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Gun Show.
The Gun Show dives in and grabs McRokkari's left leg, looking for a takedown. McRokkari pushes down on The Gun Show's head and hops out. McRokkari moves into range and clinches up with The Gun Show. McRokkari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McRokkari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Gun Show manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The Gun Show shoots in for a double leg but McRokkari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A momentary lapse in concentration from McRokkari enables The Gun Show to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McRokkari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. McRokkari wants to stand up but The Gun Show is controlling him. McRokkari has The Gun Show pulled in close to control his posture. McRokkari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. McRokkari controls The Gun Show momentarily but The Gun Show frees himself. The Gun Show works over McRokkari with some ground and pound from guard. McRokkari throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The Gun Show drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Gun Show jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round. McRokkari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Gun Show defends it easily. The Gun Show missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The Gun Show trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The Gun Show postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. McRokkari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Gun Show in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The Gun Show missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The Gun Show throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. McRokkari keeping moving, preventing The Gun Show from controlling successfully. The Gun Show pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McRokkari is keeping the position for now.
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. The Gun Show working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The Gun Show has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McRokkari is proving hard to escape from. McRokkari striking off his back but it's not causing The Gun Show any problems. The Gun Show preventing the sweep. McRokkari is breathing heavily. McRokkari preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The Gun Show is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. McRokkari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McRokkari keeping moving, preventing The Gun Show from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Gun Show throwing strikes but missing. The Gun Show trying to control but McRokkari is working from the bottom. The Gun Show looking to pass the guard. The Gun Show slips nicely into half guard. McRokkari is not content to let The Gun Show control the position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. The Gun Show connects with a nice short shot to McRokkari's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. The Gun Show looks to score some points with some ground and pound. McRokkari is trying to control but can't.
The Gun Show takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The Gun Show lands strikes from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Gun Show lands a nice short elbow. The Gun Show is trying to control the action in half guard but McRokkari is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The Gun Show thows a huge punch but McRokkari dodges it nicely.
The Gun Show working over McRokkari with some ground and pound. McRokkari looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. The Gun Show is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Gun Show controlling the action here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. The Gun Show is nestled in close to McRokkari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus The Gun Show dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Gun Show tries to clinch there but McRokkari circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Gun Show.
The Gun Show moves into the clinch successfully.
McRokkari prevents a takedown attempt there.
McRokkari takes a shot to the head. McRokkari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Gun Show walks away with a smile on his face. McRokkari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. The Gun Show tries to clinch but McRokkari is having none of it. The Gun Show is looking to clinch. The Gun Show changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McRokkari tries to avoid it but The Gun Show manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McRokkari to the ground. McRokkari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Gun Show tries to clinch but McRokkari is having none of it. McRokkari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and The Gun Show counters with a shoot takedown. McRokkari fights it but they end up in guard. McRokkari trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McRokkari wants to sweep here but The Gun Show controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Gun Show trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. McRokkari wants to get back to his feet but The Gun Show is in a dominant position and won't allow it. McRokkari keeping full guard, as The Gun Show tries to pass. The Gun Show postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. McRokkari working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. The Gun Show postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The Gun Show landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. The Gun Show is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The Gun Show decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McRokkari, up you get! A big left from The Gun Show misses. The Gun Show tries to grapple but his opponent circles and McRokkari moves into the clinch. The Gun Show wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McRokkari has him pressed against the cage. The Gun Show is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McRokkari pulls him back up using the underhooks. Matias McRokkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus The Gun Show. The Gun Show working hard to break the clinch. The Gun Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McRokkari tries for a takedown but The Gun Show sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Gun Show leaves McRokkari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. The Gun Show fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRokkari manages to avoid it. The Gun Show shoots in for a takedown but McRokkari shows good takedown defense. McRokkari throws a sloppy head kick and The Gun Show moves out of range easily. McRokkari tries to keep at a distance but The Gun Show has taken the fight into the clinch. The Gun Show wants to get back to striking at distance but McRokkari won't allow it.
The Gun Show has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The Gun Show is trying to drag McRokkari to the mat but McRokkari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The Gun Show fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McRokkari breaks from the clinch.
McRokkari lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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. The Gun Show fails in his attempt to clinch. The Gun Show shoots for a takedown but McRokkari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. McRokkari moves into the clinch. The Gun Show is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The Gun Show throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Gun Show tries to score a body lock takedown but McRokkari shows good agility there to stay on his feet. McRokkari decides to pull guard. McRokkari keeping moving, preventing The Gun Show from controlling successfully. The Gun Show thows a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The Gun Show trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The Gun Show trying to control the position from guard on top but McRokkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McRokkari wants to get back to his feet but The Gun Show passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus The Gun Show showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
McRokkari fails with the takedown and The Gun Show counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. McRokkari circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Gun Show tries to clinch and McRokkari counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. The Gun Show is lucky that one didn't land flush. The Gun Show misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Gun Show gets tackled into the cage by McRokkari. McRokkari maintains the clinch. McRokkari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McRokkari takes a kick to the side of the head. A telegraphed takedown attempt from McRokkari is defended easily by The Gun Show. The Gun Show shoots in for a takedown but McRokkari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. McRokkari throws a head kick that misses. The Gun Show rushes McRokkari and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. The Gun Show wants a takedown.
The Gun Show goes for a takedown attempt but McRokkari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matias McRokkari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus The Gun Show. McRokkari closes the distance but The Gun Show moves to the side and The Gun Show counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Gun Show. The Gun Show wants a takedown but no success here.
McRokkari crunches a lovely knee into The Gun Show's ribcage. McRokkari breaks the clinch.
The Gun Show shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McRokkari as he jumps to the side. McRokkari has The Gun Show up against the cage in a clinch.
McRokkari landing knees to the head.
The Gun Show is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McRokkari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. McRokkari has The Gun Show pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Gun Show manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McRokkari has had enough of the clinch but The Gun Show keeps him there for the moment. McRokkari connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Gun Show's face.
The Gun Show fails to pull guard.
The Gun Show looking for a takedown. McRokkari manages to break the clinch.
The Gun Show darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The Gun Show is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McRokkari is trying to maintain the position but The Gun Show is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The Gun Show is looking to stall here but McRokkari recovers full guard. The Gun Show pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McRokkari is keeping the position for now. McRokkari keeping moving, preventing The Gun Show from controlling successfully. McRokkari is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. The Gun Show gets to his feet - McRokkari follows without any prompting. The Gun Show shoots in but no luck this time. The Gun Show gets tackled into the cage by McRokkari. McRokkari maintains the clinch. Matias McRokkari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! McRokkari tries to circle away but The Gun Show has him pinned against the cage. The Gun Show is trying to drag McRokkari to the mat but McRokkari just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. McRokkari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Gun Show's efforts to push away. The Gun Show's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. McRokkari gets a clinch. The Gun Show drops down looking for an ankle pick but McRokkari pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jesus The Gun Show is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McRokkari throws a sloppy head kick and The Gun Show moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matias McRokkari. I think The Gun Show has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus The Gun Show!
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