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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ehrenholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skrappy Doo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrenholm comes to the cage accompanied by Pride Fc Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 cm
18
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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175 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Ehrenholm! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Skrappy Doo! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Doo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Doo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ehrenholm defending well though. Ehrenholm wants to control but Doo is keeping busy.
Ehrenholm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doo. Doo lands with a punch from half guard. Ground and pound from Doo. Ehrenholm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Doo pulls his head out easily. Doo is nestled in close to Ehrenholm, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Doo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Ehrenholm trying to control from the bottom.
Ehrenholm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Doo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Ehrenholm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doo scores with a couple of nice shots. Doo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Doo working over Ehrenholm with some ground and pound. Ehrenholm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doo lands a nice short elbow. Ehrenholm is trying to control but can't.
Ehrenholm is defending against the submission attempts here by Doo.
Doo scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Doo seems to be looking for submissions.
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. Doo connects with a nice short shot to Ehrenholm's temple. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doo lands a nice short elbow. Doo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Doo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Doo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ehrenholm's head. Ehrenholm is breathing heavily. Ehrenholm wants to control but Doo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Doo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ehrenholm has hold of Doo's hands but Doo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Doo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ehrenholm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Doo winds up and cracks Ehrenholm with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Ehrenholm is trying to maintain the position but Doo is very close to passing his half guard. Doo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Doo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ehrenholm taking some punishment here, with Doo in his half guard. Doo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Doo scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Ehrenholm trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Doo there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. 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. Doo connects with a nice short shot to Ehrenholm's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Doo drops an elbow to the side of Ehrenholm's head. Doo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Doo is keen to just control but Ehrenholm is a slippery customer. Doo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Doo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Doo lands with a punch from half guard. Doo is working for a submission of some sort.
Doo working Ehrenholm over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Doo seems to be looking for submissions.
Ehrenholm misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ehrenholm moves into full guard.
Doo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ehrenholm is keeping the position for now. Doo lands a couple of elbows. Doo looking to pass the guard. Doo is in close to Ehrenholm's body, working some short punches and elbows. Doo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Doo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Doo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skrappy Doo dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ehrenholm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ehrenholm gets caught napping as Doo dives in and scores a takedown. Ehrenholm manages to retain guard. Doo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Ehrenholm trying to keep a closed guard but Doo is proving a slippery customer.
Ehrenholm keeping full guard, as Doo tries to pass. Ehrenholm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doo defends it easily. Ehrenholm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doo looking to pass the guard. Doo lands a couple of elbows. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Doo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Doo postures up and lands a big shot to Ehrenholm's brow. Doo throwing strikes but missing. Doo lands a couple of elbows. Doo wants to control from the top but Ehrenholm keeps moving. Doo chips away with some ground and pound. Doo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ehrenholm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Doo, into his guard. Ehrenholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Doo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ehrenholm passes into half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doo can do anything to dispel that myth. Doo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Ehrenholm is keen to just control but Doo is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doo is trying to control but Ehrenholm passes into side control!
Doo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ehrenholm's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Ehrenholm is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Doo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ehrenholm. Doo is looking for a sweep. Ehrenholm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ehrenholm is looking to pass Doo's guard but actually Doo recovers to full guard. Ehrenholm looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skrappy Doo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Doo looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Doo trying to control but Ehrenholm is working from the bottom. Doo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Doo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Doo works a leg free and moves into half guard. Doo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Doo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ehrenholm's head. Doo working over Ehrenholm with some ground and pound. Ehrenholm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ehrenholm is looking to improve his position.
Ehrenholm trying to control but Doo postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ehrenholm taking some punishment here, with Doo in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ehrenholm is staying active underneath Doo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Doo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Doo scoring with strikes to the body and head. The fighters are battling for position here. Ehrenholm manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Doo prevents Ehrenholm from getting back to his feet. Doo is in close to Ehrenholm's body, working some short punches and elbows. Doo wants to control from the top but Ehrenholm keeps moving. Ehrenholm has momentary wrist control but Doo slips an elbow through the middle. Doo stands up over Ehrenholm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Doo is pushing down on Ehrenholm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ehrenholm is fighting to maintain full guard but Doo has managed to sneak the leg through. Doo scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Doo working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Doo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Doo drops an elbow to the side of Ehrenholm's head. Doo working the head and body with strikes. 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. Doo connects with a nice short shot to Ehrenholm's temple. Doo is trying to control. Ehrenholm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Doo working over Ehrenholm with some ground and pound. Ehrenholm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Doo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doo thows a huge punch but Ehrenholm dodges it nicely.
Doo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ehrenholm flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Doo winds up and cracks Ehrenholm with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Doo working the head and body with strikes. Ehrenholm is trying to maintain the position but Doo is very close to passing his half guard. Doo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Doo is looking to take a break and control but Ehrenholm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ehrenholm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doo scores with a couple of nice shots. Doo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ehrenholm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doo. Ehrenholm is staying active underneath Doo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Doo throwing shots but Ehrenholm is blocking nicely. Doo thows a huge punch but Ehrenholm dodges it nicely.
Ehrenholm is defending against the submission attempts here by Doo.
Doo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Doo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Skrappy Doo has got the better of the ground game so far. Ehrenholm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ehrenholm. Doo landing some decent shots from guard. Marcus Ehrenholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Skrappy Doo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ehrenholm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doo is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Skrappy Doo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Doo 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skrappy Doo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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