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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Bailey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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187 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toshiro Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifune doesn't manage to clinch there - Bailey circles away.
Bailey fails with a takedown attempt.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mifune shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Mifune, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Mifune against the cage but Mifune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey fails with the takedown.
Bailey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mifune is staying active underneath Bailey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mifune looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bailey content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is looking to stall here but Mifune recovers full guard.
Bailey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bob Bailey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mifune defends it nicely.
Mifune fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailey has a takedown stuffed.
Bailey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mifune tries to avoid it but Bailey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mifune to the ground. Mifune escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bailey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Mifune 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.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune wants to stand and escape but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Bailey just wasn't active enough.
Mifune tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey shoots in and drives through. Mifune sprawls well.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mifune as he avoids it easily.
Mifune tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bailey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bailey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mifune counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mifune.
Nice body punch from Mifune - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bailey is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mifune is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bailey to the mat. Bailey regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mifune wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Bailey looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mifune pushing down on Bailey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mifune stopping the sweep attempt from Bailey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bailey dominated that round.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bailey misses with a hook
and Mifune moves into the clinch.
Bailey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bailey can't get the takedown.
Mifune tries a body shot but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries to score a body lock takedown but Mifune shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Mifune - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bailey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mifune prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mifune takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mifune jumps into guard, dragging Bailey to the mat.
Mifune is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Bailey looking to pass the guard.
Bailey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mifune is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bob Bailey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mifune closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mifune lands in his opponent's guard.
Bailey pulls Mifune in close to prevent any damage.
Bailey wants to sweep here but Mifune controlling him for the moment.
Bailey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bailey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mifune is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mifune stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bailey has his hands on Mifune's head, controlling the position.
Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bailey throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mifune displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bailey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mifune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mifune wants it to stay on the feet.
Mifune throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mifune is in Bailey's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshiro Mifune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mifune tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches up with Mifune, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes Mifune against the cage but Mifune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mifune feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mifune postures up.
Mifune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bailey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mifune wants to pass the guard but Bailey is keeping the position.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Mifune from controlling successfully.
Bailey is trying to control the position but Mifune postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mifune passes Bailey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mifune trying to control the action but Bailey is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mifune is working away from the top position though.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bailey shoots for a double leg takedown but Mifune sprawls well. He's pushed Bailey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bailey misses with a takedown
and Mifune counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mifune is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mifune just leaning against Bailey, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifune turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mifune moves into full mount!
Mifune throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mifune breaks from Bailey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Toshiro Mifune has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mifune is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bailey is in real trouble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mifune has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bailey has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bailey really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Mifune's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Bailey is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey turns into Mifune and is now in his guard.
Bailey trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mifune manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bailey working for a triangle but Mifune defends it easily.
Bailey trying to keep a closed guard but Mifune is proving a slippery customer.
Mifune controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mifune wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Mifune slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Toshiro Mifune has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bailey shoots for a takedown but Mifune saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Mifune. No joy for Bailey on that attempt.
Bob Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Mifune as Bailey shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mifune defends it nicely.
Mifune fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshiro Mifune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mifune 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshiro Mifune!
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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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