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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshita Otsuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fubar Pogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pogue has chosen Deadmau5 - Ghosts n Stuff as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshita Otsuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fubar Pogue!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pogue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Otsuma throws a right and a left that Pogue avoids nicely.
Otsuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pogue is leaning against Otsuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pogue lands a knee to the body.
Otsuma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Otsuma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pogue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pogue stalling the fight.
Pogue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Otsuma is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Pogue.
Knees to the body from Pogue.
Pogue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otsuma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pogue moves in looking to clinch but Otsuma pushes him off.
Otsuma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pogue shoots in and drives through. Otsuma sprawls well.
Pogue tries to clinch there but Otsuma circles away.
Otsuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogue gets a clinch.
Otsuma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pogue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Otsuma takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pogue lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pogue throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pogue.
Pogue gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pogue gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pogue moves into range and clinches up with Otsuma.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pogue changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Otsuma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown by Otsuma or perhaps it was just good defense by Pogue which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pogue throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Otsuma was covering up waiting for the punch and Pogue finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pogue advances position into side control!
Pogue working away.
Pogue is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Otsuma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pogue gets to mount! Otsuma was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogue with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Otsuma wants to control but Pogue is having none of it.
Otsuma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Otsuma is working hard here to advance position.
Pogue with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otsuma tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogue controlling the position easily from mount.
Pogue is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Pogue shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Otsuma is trying to maintain the position but Pogue is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Otsuma is trying to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pogue prevents Otsuma from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Pogue dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pogue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pogue is looking to clinch but Otsuma is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Otsuma is defended easily by Pogue.
Otsuma lands a jab to the head.
Pogue darts in and clinches Otsuma up against the cage.
Pogue works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Otsuma looking to throw knees to the head but Pogue is blocking nicely.
Pogue lands a knee to the head.
Otsuma tries to break the clinch but Pogue is controlling the position.
Otsuma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pogue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogue looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Otsuma!
Pogue stands up from mount. Strange move.
Otsuma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pogue uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otsuma.
Pogue closes the distance but Otsuma moves to the side
and Otsuma counters with a stiff right hand.
Pogue fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Otsuma avoids it really well and circles away.
Otsuma throws a looping overhand right but Pogue ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pogue closes the distance and pushes Otsuma back into the cage.
Pogue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pogue is looking for a takedown.
Pogue is working Otsuma over against the cage.
Pogue breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pogue wants to clinch up but Otsuma keeps it at a distance.
Otsuma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pogue sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Otsuma somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshita Otsuma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otsuma takes the fight into the clinch.
Pogue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Pogue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Pogue.
Pogue wants a takedown.
Pogue working Otsuma over with knees to the body.
Pogue stalling in the clinch but Otsuma improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Pogue.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pogue.
Pogue utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pogue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pogue stalling.
Pogue has Otsuma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Otsuma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pogue gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Otsuma regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pogue tries to free his leg and advance position but Otsuma is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otsuma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pogue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Otsuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogue decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Otsuma, up you get!
Pogue doesn't manage to clinch there - Otsuma circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Pogue as Otsuma shoots in.
Pogue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pogue throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pogue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otsuma backwards.
Pogue stops a takedown attempt from Otsuma.
Pogue lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pogue lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Otsuma is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pogue has picked Otsuma up - he's going for a ride! Pogue dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Oh Otsuma is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pogue stands up and beckons Otsuma to join him on the feet.
Otsuma with a poor takedown
and Pogue counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pogue.
Pogue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fubar Pogue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pogue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Otsuma defends it nicely.
Otsuma seems to have got his legs back now.
Otsuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pogue landing knees to the head.
Pogue working Otsuma over with knees to the body.
Pogue can't get the takedown.
Pogue lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otsuma is looking to break free of the clinch but Pogue has double underhooks.
Otsuma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pogue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Pogue - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Otsuma taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otsuma is trying to force a seperation but Pogue has the dominant position.
Otsuma is trying to break free.
Pogue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pogue landing knees to the body.
Pogue unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Pogue.
Pogue with a knee to the head.
Pogue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pogue lands a knee to the body.
Pogue lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pogue landing knees to the body.
Pogue landing knees to the body.
Pogue has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Otsuma regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pogue has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Otsuma is proving hard to escape from.
Otsuma 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.
Pogue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pogue gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pogue wants to clinch up but Otsuma keeps it at a distance.
Pogue looks to clinch
and Otsuma counters by clinching up.
Pogue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogue slowing the pace effectively.
Pogue working Otsuma over with knees to the body.
Pogue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Otsuma is trying to maintain a safe position but Pogue gets an underhook and turns Otsuma into the cage.
Otsuma wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pogue throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pogue crunches a lovely knee into Otsuma's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pogue.
Pogue scores with a shoulder strike.
Pogue scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pogue makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pogue is trying to trip Otsuma. He has hold of a leg but Otsuma is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pogue persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pogue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fubar Pogue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Otsuma had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pogue defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pogue decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Otsuma leaves Pogue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takeshita Otsuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fubar Pogue.
Otsuma fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pogue is looking to clinch.
Takeshita Otsuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pogue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fubar Pogue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pogue 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fubar Pogue!
Fubar Pogue bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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