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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Smash Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is till the bodys it the floor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Smash Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blake Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallace showed some decent athleticism there.
Wallace stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wallace moves into the clinch.
Mouth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wallace is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mouth to the mat. Mouth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wallace throwing strikes but missing.
Wallace is looking to stand up but Mouth won't let him.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wallace sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.
Mouth looking to control.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mouth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wallace looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Blake Wallace wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mouth misses with a double jab.
Mouth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wallace to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wallace is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wallace trying to move into half guard but instead Mouth has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Wallace is pulling down on Mouth's head. It's preventing any offense from Mouth, at least for the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Blake Wallace wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wallace changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mouth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wallace has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wallace dives in and scores a takedown into Mouth's guard.
Mouth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mouth has his foot on Wallace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wallace works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wallace defends well.
Wallace must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wallace is looking to stand up but Mouth won't let him.
Mouth is looking to sweep but instead, Wallace has passed into half guard.
Mouth actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mouth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mouth throws a head kick that misses
and Wallace moves into the clinch.
Mouth tries to pull guard but Wallace holds him up against the cage and eventually Mouth drops back down to his feet.
Mouth tries to pull guard but Wallace forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wallace gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mouth regains guard.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Mouth blocks nicely.
Wallace gets to his feet. Mouth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wallace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mouth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace wanted to stand there but Mouth had control of the position.
Wallace controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace tries to stand but Mouth is controlling from the bottom.
Mouth is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace has gone for a leg lock! Mouth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wallace's guard.
Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - Mouth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wallace looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Mouth drops an elbow to the side of Wallace's head.
Nice strikes from Mouth there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mouth connects with a nice short shot to Wallace's temple.
Wallace is looking to control Mouth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wallace avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth working over Wallace with some ground and pound. Wallace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mouth working Wallace over with strikes.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mouth.
Wallace throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mouth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mouth winds up and cracks Wallace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mouth throws a strike but Wallace avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mouth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mouth works over Wallace with some ground and pound from guard.
Mouth chips away with some ground and pound.
Mouth slips nicely into half guard.
Mouth winds up and cracks Wallace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace taking some punishment here, with Mouth in his half guard.
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!
Mouth is trying to control. Wallace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Mouth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mouth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mouth winds up and cracks Wallace with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mouth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Mouth.
Wallace is looking to improve his position.
Mouth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mouth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wallace does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace tries to kick Mouth off but Mouth keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smash Mouth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mouth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mouth shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Mouth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mouth misses with a kick to the body.
Mouth dives in and grabs Wallace's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes down on Mouth's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smash Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wallace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mouth sees it coming and defends easily.
Wallace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Mouth actively working from the bottom here.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth actively working from the bottom here.
Wallace trying to mount his opponent but Mouth defends it.
Wallace is trying to work for a kimura but Mouth is defending well.
Mouth is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mouth is looking to control Wallace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mouth avoid being mounted?
Wallace is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mouth is trying to get back to full guard.
Smash Mouth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mouth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wallace engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wallace stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mouth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Mouth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smash Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouth tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wallace has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mouth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wallace pushes Mouth off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mouth shoots in but Wallace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wallace checks a leg kick.
Mouth closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Mouth pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mouth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace trying to control but Mouth is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blake Wallace.
I think Wallace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Wallace!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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