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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercule Poirot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poirot has chosen Poirot Theme as his entrance music. Hercule Poirot is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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167 cm
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162 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frankie Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hercule Poirot!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo drives through with a takedown into Poirot's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poirot working a defensive guard here.
Poirot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Russo defends well.
Poirot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russo throws and elbow that misses. Poirot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russo's guard. Nice move by Poirot!
Poirot tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poirot manages to get himself to full guard.
Poirot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Russo!
Poirot wants to take Russo's back but he can't do it this time.
Poirot wants to control the pace but Russo is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Russo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poirot on the ground.
Poirot takes Russo's back.
Russo is in a bad position with Poirot working for a choke. Russo manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russo postures up in Poirot's guard and throws a big left but Poirot blocks it.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirot is trying to hold Russo in close to prevent damage but Russo has managed to pass into half guard.
Russo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Russo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Poirot to regain full guard.
Poirot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Poirot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Poirot trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirot wants to pass the guard but Russo is keeping the position.
Poirot wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo wants to stand up but Poirot is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Poirot passes Russo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Poirot tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.
Russo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poirot is looking to advance position but Russo won't allow it.
Poirot wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Russo is trying to get back to full guard.
Russo trying to control but Poirot postures up.
Poirot wants to free his trapped foot but Russo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Poirot is trying to control. Russo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poirot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Russo but Russo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Russo scores a takedown into full mount!
Poirot avoids a strike by Russo and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Russo's guard! Fantastic escape!
Poirot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Poirot is stalling in the full guard.
Russo keeping full guard, as Poirot tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poirot wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Poirot pushes down on Russo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Russo is trying to stand.
Poirot prevents Russo from improving his position.
Poirot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to get to full guard but Poirot has control of the leg.
Poirot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poirot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Russo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo tries to get to full guard but Poirot has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hercule Poirot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Poirot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Russo pinned against the cage. Russo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A shot to the liver by Russo. Beautiful body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Russo.
The strikes coming from Russo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Russo trying to control the action but Poirot is working from the bottom.
Poirot manages to get back to half guard.
Russo thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Poirot to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Poirot blocks nicely.
Poirot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poirot keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Poirot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poirot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Russo throws and elbow that misses. Poirot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russo's guard. Nice move by Poirot!
Russo trying to keep a closed guard but Poirot is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirot trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poirot postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Russo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poirot, into his guard.
Poirot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Russo tries to lock up and control but Poirot gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirot wants to take Russo's back here but Russo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Poirot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Russo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poirot wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poirot goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Russo turns into him and now he's in Poirot's guard.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Poirot keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo with a nice head shot there.
Russo wants to control from the top but Poirot keeps moving.
Poirot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russo manages to get himself to full guard.
Russo keeping full guard, as Poirot tries to pass.
Poirot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hercule Poirot has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poirot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Russo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poirot's guard.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poirot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poirot is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poirot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Poirot has wrist control.
Poirot is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
Poirot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control but Poirot postures up.
Poirot controlling the action here.
Poirot trying to mount his opponent but Russo defends it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Russo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russo tries to get out of the position.
Poirot is keen to just control but Russo is a slippery customer.
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 Frankie Russo.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Hercule Poirot!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Hercule Poirot!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Hercule Poirot!
Hercule Poirot wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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