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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vahtang Vmordubidze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deuce Dillenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deuce Dillenger will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vahtang Vmordubidze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deuce Dillenger!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillenger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vmordubidze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vmordubidze looks to land a combination but Dillenger avoids it well.
Vmordubidze tries to bum rush Dillenger with a series of wild strikes but Dillenger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dillenger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vmordubidze misses with the combination.
Vmordubidze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vmordubidze is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dillenger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vmordubidze can't break the clinch.
Vmordubidze is trying to break the clinch but Dillenger has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Dillenger to work.
Dillenger breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Vmordubidze.
Dillenger dodges the punch combination from Vmordubidze.
No joy there for Vmordubidze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vmordubidze throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dillenger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dillenger trying to control but Vmordubidze is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillenger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
I looks like Dillenger might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think 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.
Dillenger wants to pass the guard but Vmordubidze is keeping the position.
Dillenger passes into half guard.
Dillenger trying to mount his opponent but Vmordubidze defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger trying to control from half guard but Vmordubidze is working away.
Dillenger is looking to stall here but Vmordubidze recovers full guard.
Vmordubidze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillenger.
Dillenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Vmordubidze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Deuce Dillenger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dillenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vahtang Vmordubidze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dillenger.
Dillenger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dillenger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillenger lands with a punch from half guard.
Dillenger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Dillenger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vmordubidze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillenger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deuce Dillenger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dillenger scores with a one two! Vmordubidze had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vmordubidze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillenger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vmordubidze's guard now.
Dillenger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vmordubidze wants to stand but Dillenger is controlling the position.
Dillenger content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillenger passes Vmordubidze's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dillenger tries to pass to full mount but Vmordubidze defends it.
Dillenger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two 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.
Dillenger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dillenger misses with a head shot. Vmordubidze uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dillenger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vmordubidze is keeping the position for now.
Dillenger throws a strike but Vmordubidze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dillenger looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vmordubidze has picked Dillenger up and slammed him! Dillenger can't keep hold of the triangle and Vmordubidze manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Dillenger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, Deuce Dillenger just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vmordubidze throws a combination that misses
and Dillenger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vmordubidze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vmordubidze.
Vmordubidze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dillenger counters with a takedown into side control.
Dillenger tries for a kimura but Vmordubidze is defending well.
Vmordubidze could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vmordubidze is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dillenger has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dillenger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vmordubidze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vmordubidze is letting Dillenger control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deuce Dillenger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Vmordubidze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vmordubidze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dillenger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if Dillenger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vmordubidze looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dillenger passes to side control.
Vmordubidze stops Dillenger from passing to mount.
Dillenger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vmordubidze keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillenger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vmordubidze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vmordubidze takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vmordubidze stops Dillenger from passing to mount.
Dillenger trying to control the action but Vmordubidze is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Dillenger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vmordubidze defending against the ground and pound.
Vmordubidze is trying to get back to his feet.
Dillenger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vmordubidze keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vmordubidze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vmordubidze throws a combination that misses
and Dillenger counters with a shoot takedown. Vmordubidze fights it but they end up in guard.
Dillenger wants to pass the guard but Vmordubidze is keeping the position.
Vmordubidze wants to stand but Dillenger is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillenger trying to control but Vmordubidze is working from the bottom.
Vmordubidze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dillenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Vmordubidze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deuce Dillenger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dillenger 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deuce Dillenger!
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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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