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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Magatsu Taito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butler has chosen Krawl as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
145 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magatsu Taito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Butler!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Taito is predictable there
enabling Butler to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Butler blocks the low kick.
Taito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Butler.
Butler takes one on the button.
Taito scores with a punch to the head.
Taito feints and as Butler raises his hands in defense, Taito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Taito got a little sloppy there for a moment and Butler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taito has managed to get both his arms back between Butler's legs - danger averted.
Butler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taito.
Taito wants to control from the top but Butler keeps moving.
Taito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taito slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butler trying to control the position.
Butler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taito.
Taito might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Butler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taito scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taito throws a strike but Butler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butler is aware though and is defending well.
Butler wants to control from the top but Taito keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Butler wants to control from the top but Taito keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taito is looking for a triangle but Butler pushes his legs off easily.
Taito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taito throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taito lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Butler!
Butler tries to hold on but Taito postures up.
Taito connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taito landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Taito keeping moving, preventing Butler from controlling successfully.
Butler preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butler is posturing up here but Taito has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Butler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Butler has to tap! Slick submission there by Taito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magatsu Taito!
A victorious Magatsu Taito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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pop
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