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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Slagman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuken Yanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Slagman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryuken Yanagi!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yanagi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slagman on his heels. He'll look to pass Slagman's guard now, I'm sure.
Slagman 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slagman keeping moving, preventing Yanagi from controlling successfully.
Slagman looking to control.
Yanagi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slagman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yanagi has managed to get both his arms back between Slagman's legs - danger averted.
Yanagi trying to control but Slagman is working from the bottom.
Slagman 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.
Slagman is trying to control the position but Yanagi postures up.
Slagman is controlling Yanagi's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryuken Yanagi.
Yanagi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Yanagi 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yanagi working over Slagman with some ground and pound. Slagman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slagman wants to improve his position but Yanagi is controlling well.
Slagman is pressing down on Yanagi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yanagi wants to control from the top but Slagman keeps moving.
Slagman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slagman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yanagi defends it easily.
Yanagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yanagi trying to control but Slagman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slagman controlling the position.
Slagman working for a triangle but Yanagi defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yanagi works over Slagman with some ground and pound from guard.
Yanagi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yanagi wants to pass the guard but Slagman is keeping the position.
Yanagi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slagman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Slagman wants to sweep but no luck.
Yanagi is pushing down on Slagman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slagman is fighting to maintain full guard but Yanagi has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slagman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slagman is adopting a defensive guard.
Yanagi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slagman keeping moving, preventing Yanagi from controlling successfully.
Slagman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yanagi is aware though and is defending well.
Slagman being controlled here, momentarily.
Yanagi wants to control from the top but Slagman keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryuken Yanagi.
Slagman swinging wildly here.
Yanagi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Slagman to the ground. Yanagi is now in Slagman's guard.
Yanagi wants to control from the top but Slagman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yanagi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yanagi distracts Slagman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slagman keeping moving, preventing Yanagi from controlling successfully.
Slagman looking to control.
Slagman keeping moving, preventing Yanagi from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Slagman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yanagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Slagman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryuken Yanagi.
Yanagi looking to score a takedown here. Slagman is defending well but Yanagi drives through and ends up in Slagman's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yanagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slagman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yanagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Slagman is tightening it up a little... Yanagi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Yanagi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Yanagi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Slagman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Slagman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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