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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will DeFrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Jonsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will DeFrank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erik Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Jonsson with that takedown attempt.
DeFrank just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeFrank. Jonsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeFrank gets caught napping as Jonsson dives in and scores a takedown. DeFrank manages to retain guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jonsson throwing strikes from guard but DeFrank blocks nicely.
DeFrank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeFrank is trying to keep Jonsson in close.
DeFrank is adopting a defensive guard.
Jonsson stays in close to DeFrank's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFrank managing to control the position.
Jonsson looking to pass the guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Will DeFrank wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeFrank. Jonsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeFrank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jonsson was well out of range. Poor timing from DeFrank.
Jonsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
DeFrank stuffs the takedown.
Will DeFrank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Jonsson.
Jonsson scores a takedown into full mount!
DeFrank holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jonsson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
DeFrank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeFrank tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson unloads with some shots from mount but DeFrank bucks and avoids them well.
Jonsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can DeFrank hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeFrank tries to hold on but Jonsson postures up.
Jonsson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for DeFrank because Jonsson loaded up on that one.
DeFrank tries to hold on but Jonsson postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonsson throwing strikes but DeFrank recovers to half guard. A much better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jonsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jonsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeFrank tries to get to full guard but Jonsson has control of the leg.
Jonsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jonsson throwing shots but DeFrank is blocking nicely.
Jonsson is stalling here. DeFrank is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jonsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and DeFrank has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jonsson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeFrank scoring with punches and elbows.
Jonsson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
DeFrank in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
DeFrank tries to score with some ground and pound. Jonsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
DeFrank tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeFrank has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeFrank working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeFrank scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jonsson to see if he's OK.
DeFrank working the strikes but Jonsson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jonsson regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeFrank throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Jonsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jonsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jonsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeFrank tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jonsson is in DeFrank's guard.
Jonsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeFrank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jonsson throws an elbow that misses. DeFrank uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jonsson's guard. Nice move by DeFrank!
DeFrank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jonsson wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeFrank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Erik Jonsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jonsson has momentary wrist control but DeFrank slips an elbow through the middle.
DeFrank tries to free his leg and advance position but Jonsson is retaining full guard.
DeFrank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jonsson controlling the position.
DeFrank is looking to work some ground and pound but Jonsson has wrist control.
DeFrank trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeFrank landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells DeFrank's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeFrank.
DeFrank has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeFrank landing with the ground and pound.
DeFrank seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jonsson wants to stand up but DeFrank is controlling him.
DeFrank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeFrank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jonsson keeping full guard, as DeFrank tries to pass.
DeFrank scoring with punches to the head and body.
DeFrank trying to control but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson looking to control.
DeFrank drops back looking for a leg! Jonsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jonsson manages to kick DeFrank off! DeFrank jumps back into Jonsson's guard.
Jonsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeFrank.
DeFrank connects with a couple of short punches.
DeFrank won't allow Jonsson to sweep him here.
DeFrank lands a couple of decent looking shots.
DeFrank lands a couple of elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonsson keeping moving, preventing DeFrank from controlling successfully.
DeFrank throws a big elbow that misses.
DeFrank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DeFrank looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank throws an elbow that misses. Jonsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeFrank's guard. Nice move by Jonsson!
Jonsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jonsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeFrank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeFrank seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DeFrank trying to control the position.
DeFrank wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Will DeFrank wasn't doing enough on the ground.
DeFrank has a takedown stuffed.
DeFrank clinches up against the cage.
DeFrank is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Jonsson.
DeFrank is trying to force a seperation but Jonsson has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on DeFrank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jonsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jonsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeFrank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonsson is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeFrank takes a shot to the head.
DeFrank is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeFrank tries to stall but Jonsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jonsson lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will DeFrank dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jonsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeFrank to the mat! DeFrank manages to get full guard.
Jonsson looking to sit in guard and control but DeFrank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeFrank throws a big right hand that misses.
DeFrank is in close to Jonsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
DeFrank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
DeFrank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeFrank trying to control but Jonsson is working from the bottom.
DeFrank postures up.
DeFrank wants to pass the guard but Jonsson is keeping the position.
DeFrank throws a big elbow that misses.
Jonsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeFrank pushes down on Jonsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFrank working over Jonsson with some ground and pound. Jonsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DeFrank looks to land a strike but Jonsson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
DeFrank stopping the sweep attempt from Jonsson.
DeFrank is in close to Jonsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jonsson keeping moving, preventing DeFrank from controlling successfully.
Jonsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeFrank has gone for a leg lock! Jonsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeFrank's guard.
DeFrank has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson connects with a couple of short punches.
DeFrank working a defensive guard here.
Jonsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
DeFrank controlling the position.
DeFrank is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jonsson trying to control but DeFrank is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Will DeFrank wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jonsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeFrank swivels and escapes.
DeFrank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jonsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeFrank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeFrank wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonsson shoots for a takedown but DeFrank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Will DeFrank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Jonsson.
Jonsson closes the distance and clinches up with DeFrank, looking for a takedown. Jonsson pushes DeFrank against the cage but DeFrank circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jonsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeFrank shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jonsson with a poor takedown
and DeFrank counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jonsson can't keep his opponent in guard - DeFrank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
DeFrank seems to be working for a kimura but Jonsson defends the submission attempt.
Jonsson has hold of DeFrank's hands but DeFrank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeFrank working the head and body with strikes.
DeFrank lands with a punch from half guard.
Jonsson has hold of DeFrank's hands but DeFrank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is looking for a sweep. DeFrank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeFrank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeFrank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DeFrank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DeFrank lands strikes from half guard.
DeFrank lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeFrank seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DeFrank lands with a punch from half guard.
DeFrank wants to pass the guard but Jonsson is defending well.
Jonsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeFrank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jonsson is looking for a sweep. DeFrank is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeFrank drops an elbow to the side of Jonsson's head.
DeFrank working Jonsson over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will DeFrank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeFrank has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will DeFrank!
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