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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Qwanchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darwin France!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Qwanchi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Qwanchi enables France to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Qwanchi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
France forces his way into half guard.
France trying to pass the guard but Qwanchi defending well.
France looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Qwanchi is trying to stand.
France stands up from half guard.
Qwanchi closes the distance but France moves to the side
and France counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Qwanchi!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France is trying to take his opponent's back.
France is standing up, even though he is in mount.
France shoots in and gets a takedown into Qwanchi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France gets to his feet. Qwanchi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Qwanchi stuffs the takedown.
France really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
France shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Qwanchi as he jumps to the side.
France shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Qwanchi but Qwanchi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qwanchi tries to clinch
and France counters with a nice double leg into guard.
France is pushing down on Qwanchi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qwanchi is fighting to maintain full guard but France has managed to sneak the leg through.
France stands up out of the half guard.
France looks for a takedown but Qwanchi sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qwanchi closes the distance but France moves to the side
and France counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Qwanchi looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
France decides to stand and escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qwanchi darts in trying to clinch
and France counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Qwanchi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France 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.
Qwanchi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and France counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
France works a leg free and moves into half guard.
France decides to stand up.
France looking to score a takedown here. Qwanchi is defending well but France drives through and ends up in Qwanchi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
France stands up and waves to Qwanchi to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qwanchi tries to clinch up
and France counters with a shoot takedown. Qwanchi fights it but they end up in guard.
Qwanchi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as France controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Qwanchi is breathing heavily.
France decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
France shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
France is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
France is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qwanchi can do to turn this around?
Qwanchi closes the distance looking to clinch
and France counters with a single leg into guard. Qwanchi didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
France passes Qwanchi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
France trying to control the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
France passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Qwanchi!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
France is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
France gets the takedown into side control.
France stands up.
France shoots in for a takedown but Qwanchi shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qwanchi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and France counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Qwanchi's guard now.
France stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lee Qwanchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Qwanchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
France tries to score a power double leg takedown but Qwanchi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten France somewhat.
Qwanchi wants to clinch but France slips to the side
and France decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Qwanchi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
France gets to his feet - Qwanchi follows without any prompting.
France looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Qwanchi is fending him off so far but France persists. Nope, Qwanchi circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Qwanchi stuffs the takedown attempt from France. France gets slowly back to his feet.
Qwanchi tries to clinch but fails miserably
so France counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France gets to his feet. Qwanchi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
France 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.
France sitting in guard, not really doing much.
France stands up from guard. Let's bang!
France shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Qwanchi is trying to defend but France finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if France 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin France showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for France, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin France!
Darwin France decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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