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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesse Nesse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Greg Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kesse Nesse!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nesse can't get the takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chang.
A right hand to the body from Chang.
Nesse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nesse, pushing him back against the cage.
Nesse prevents Chang from breaking the clinch.
Chang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nesse uses from the top position.
Chang pulls Nesse in close to prevent any damage.
Chang wants to sweep here but Nesse controlling him for the moment.
Chang has momentary wrist control but Nesse slips an elbow through the middle.
Nesse postures up.
Chang 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.
Chang wants to stand and escape but Nesse is having none of it.
Nesse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chang has an active guard here but Nesse has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang pushes Nesse off looking to stand but Nesse dives back in and keeps control.
Chang trying to control but Nesse postures up.
Nesse prevents Chang from standing back up.
Chang gets full guard.
Chang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nesse on the ground.
Chang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesse trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Chang is breathing heavily.
Nesse wants to stand but Chang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Nesse is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nesse throws a head punch that misses.
Chang jumps guard and drags Nesse to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nesse tries to clinch up
and Chang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nesse wants to sweep but no luck.
Nesse has control of Chang's left arm, preventing Chang from doing any damage.
Chang trying to control but Nesse is working from the bottom.
Chang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chang won't allow Nesse to get back to his feet.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Nesse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesse wants to stand and escape but Chang is having none of it.
Chang throwing strikes from guard but Nesse blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chang clinches.
Nesse lands a shoulder strike.
Chang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nesse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chang prevents Nesse from breaking the clinch.
Nesse is working for takedown but Chang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Greg Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kesse Nesse.
Chang manages to break the clinch.
Kesse Nesse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nesse connects with a jab.
Chang scores a takedown into full mount!
Nesse gets back to half guard.
Nesse is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang wants to control but Nesse is keeping him busy.
Nesse moves into full guard.
Chang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chang wants to control from the top but Nesse keeps moving.
Chang throws a strike but Nesse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Nesse controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Chang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chang throws a chopping leg kick but Nesse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chang feints and as Nesse raises his hands in defense, Chang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chang advances position into side control!
Chang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nesse's guard.
Nesse looking for a guillotine here but Chang defends easily.
Chang stands up from Nesse's guard - Chang perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nesse is looking to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nesse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesse has his takedown stuffed
and Chang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nesse's guard now.
Chang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nesse's head.
Chang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nesse's head.
Chang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nesse, up you get!
Chang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nesse, who protects the arm well.
Chang wants to take a breather but Nesse manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chang.
Chang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nesse, up you get!
Chang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chang showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang is keen to just control but Nesse is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nesse's head.
Nesse is staying active underneath Chang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chang controlling the action here.
Chang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nesse defends it well.
Nesse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chang is working away from the top position though.
Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nesse throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Chang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chang cracks Nesse with a nice body shot.
Chang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nesse just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang pulls guard effortlessly.
Chang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nesse would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chang looking for a guillotine here but Nesse defends easily.
Nesse wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
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.
Nesse postures up.
Chang wants to improve his position but instead Nesse has moved into half guard.
Chang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nesse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Greg Chang has been cut.
Nesse tries to clinch but Chang moves away
so Chang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chang tries to free his leg and advance position but Nesse is retaining full guard.
Chang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chang tries to free his leg and advance position but Nesse is retaining full guard.
Chang wants to control from the top but Nesse keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Chang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Chang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chang pushes Nesse up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang has had enough of the clinch but Nesse keeps him there for the moment.
Chang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chang is looking to break free of the clinch but Nesse has double underhooks.
Nesse prevents the takedown attempt.
Chang tries to pull guard but Nesse won't allow it.
Chang jumps guard and drags Nesse to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nesse stops Chang from standing up.
Chang pulls Nesse in close to prevent any damage.
Chang is looking to stand up but Nesse isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chang is looking for a triangle but Nesse pushes his legs off easily.
Nesse wants to pass the guard but Chang is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nesse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nesse decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Chang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nesse scores with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Chang. No joy for Nesse on that attempt.
Chang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nesse smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Chang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chang stands up.
Chang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nesse defending well though.
Chang wants to work for an arm triangle but Nesse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nesse is not content to let Chang control the position.
Chang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nesse is defending against the submission attempts here by Chang.
Chang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nesse defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nesse is trying to stand.
Chang is looking for a kimura but Nesse is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chang to get the leverage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chang moves into the clinch.
Chang manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chang has control of Nesse's left arm, preventing Nesse from doing any damage.
Chang 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.
Chang controls Nesse momentarily but Nesse frees himself.
Chang wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang wants to get back to his feet but Nesse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Nesse wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
Chang wants to get back to his feet but Nesse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chang has knee on belly momentarily but Nesse bucks him off and regains half guard.
Chang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nesse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kesse Nesse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nesse tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Chang!
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energy
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hype
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