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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akio Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takada comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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195 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akio Takada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith RunningRabbit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takada looking to land some kicks to the body here.
RunningRabbit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takada.
RunningRabbit throws a head kick that misses
and Takada counters with a nice body kick.
Takada misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Takada misses
and RunningRabbit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Takada won't be happy with that.
RunningRabbit in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Takada tries to improve position but can't.
RunningRabbit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takada keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by RunningRabbit.
Takada dodges the ground and pound from RunningRabbit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Takada sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
RunningRabbit sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Takada is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
RunningRabbit is looking to take a break and control but Takada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
RunningRabbit is trying to get an arm triangle but Takada is defending well.
RunningRabbit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Takada takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Takada manages to get back to half guard.
RunningRabbit working the head and body with strikes.
RunningRabbit is just content to waste time from the top position. Takada takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
RunningRabbit throwing strikes but missing.
RunningRabbit thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
RunningRabbit trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RunningRabbit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takada avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
RunningRabbit throws a strike but Takada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
RunningRabbit is trying to keep Takada in close.
RunningRabbit keeping full guard, as Takada tries to pass.
Takada trying to control the position from guard on top but RunningRabbit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RunningRabbit controls Takada momentarily but Takada frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith RunningRabbit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on RunningRabbit. That did some damage!
RunningRabbit shoots in for a takedown but Takada shows good takedown defense.
Takada tried to score with a low kick but RunningRabbit checks it.
Takada attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Takada.
RunningRabbit throws a body punch but Takada moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takada throws a front kick that sends RunningRabbit stumbling back into the cage.
RunningRabbit ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from RunningRabbit.
Takada goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick by Takada misses
and RunningRabbit counters with a leg kick.
Takada goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
RunningRabbit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takada tries to avoid it but RunningRabbit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takada to the ground. Takada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akio Takada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takada throws a leg kick
and RunningRabbit counters with a single leg into guard. Takada didn't expect that.
RunningRabbit trying to control but Takada is working from the bottom.
RunningRabbit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit chips away with some ground and pound.
RunningRabbit throws and elbow that misses. Takada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in RunningRabbit's guard. Nice move by Takada!
Takada is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takada wants to control from the top but RunningRabbit keeps moving.
RunningRabbit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
RunningRabbit can't keep his opponent in guard - Takada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takada is stalling here. RunningRabbit is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Takada seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and RunningRabbit has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
RunningRabbit is trying to ground and pound but Takada uses the momentary lack of control by RunningRabbit to regain half guard.
Takada trying to control but RunningRabbit postures up.
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.
Takada manages to get to full guard.
RunningRabbit thows a big elbow that misses.
Takada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit looking to sit in guard and control but Takada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akio Takada will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Takada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
RunningRabbit fails with a takedown attempt.
Takada throws a lazy head kick
and RunningRabbit counters with a stiff right hand.
RunningRabbit scores with a jab to the jaw.
RunningRabbit just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada throws a leg kick
and RunningRabbit counters with a takedown into side control.
RunningRabbit throwing strikes but Takada manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Takada controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
RunningRabbit thows a huge punch but Takada dodges it nicely.
RunningRabbit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takada tries to roll over but RunningRabbit keeps him under control.
RunningRabbit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
RunningRabbit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
RunningRabbit wants to take a breather but Takada is having none of it.
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.
RunningRabbit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
RunningRabbit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Takada wants to control but RunningRabbit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
RunningRabbit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit prevents Takada from improving his position.
RunningRabbit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
RunningRabbit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takada is trying to maintain the position but RunningRabbit is very close to passing his half guard.
Keith RunningRabbit has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
RunningRabbit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
RunningRabbit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
RunningRabbit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
RunningRabbit trying to pass the guard but Takada defending well.
RunningRabbit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith RunningRabbit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think RunningRabbit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith RunningRabbit!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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