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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tokugawa Miguroui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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130 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tokugawa Miguroui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Average!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Average as he jumps to the side.
Miguroui closes the distance and clinches up with Average, looking for a takedown. Miguroui pushes Average against the cage but Average circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Average changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miguroui tries to avoid it but Average manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miguroui to the ground. Miguroui escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Average scores with a decent looking hook.
Average misses with a hook
and Miguroui counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miguroui engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Miguroui is proving a slippery customer.
Miguroui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miguroui tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Average keeping moving, preventing Miguroui from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Larry Average.
Miguroui shoots in looking for a takedown but Average manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miguroui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokugawa Miguroui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miguroui slips a straight right by Average.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miguroui defends it nicely.
Miguroui moves away from the strike by Average.
Miguroui shoots in for a double leg but Average sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Average slaps away a takedown attempt from Miguroui, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Average lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miguroui at a distance.
Miguroui dodges the punch combination from Average.
Miguroui tries for a takedown but Average sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miguroui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Average tries to avoid it but Miguroui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Average to the ground. Average escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miguroui closes the distance and clinches up with Average, looking for a takedown. Miguroui pushes Average against the cage but Average circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Average swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miguroui.
Miguroui closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Average did well to prevent Miguroui getting side control.
Miguroui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Average doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miguroui.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui trying to pass the guard but Average defending well.
Average holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Miguroui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Average defends it well.
Miguroui wants to work for an arm triangle but Average is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Average is looking to control Miguroui's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Average avoid being mounted?
Miguroui looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Average is defending against the submission attempts here by Miguroui.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miguroui is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Average has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miguroui passes into side control, despite Average's attempt to control the position.
Average is not content to let Miguroui control the position.
Miguroui working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Average, who protects the arm well.
Miguroui wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Miguroui controls the position.
Miguroui trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Miguroui is trying to get an arm triangle but Average is defending well.
Miguroui controlling from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average is not content to let Miguroui control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokugawa Miguroui dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miguroui shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Average defends it nicely.
Average misses with a straight left.
Average throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miguroui on the side of the head.
Average misses with a double jab.
Miguroui shoots for a takedown but Average saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miguroui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokugawa Miguroui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average misses with a left hand
so Miguroui counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Average is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miguroui kicks Average off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miguroui shoots in but no luck this time.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Average as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Average as he avoids it easily.
Miguroui shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miguroui throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Average tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miguroui is in Average's guard.
Miguroui drops back looking for a leg! Average is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Average manages to kick Miguroui off! Miguroui jumps back into Average's guard.
Miguroui stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Miguroui is trying to get an arm triangle but Average is defending well.
Miguroui is trying to get an arm triangle but Average is defending well.
Average really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miguroui. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miguroui happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui is trying to get an arm triangle but Average is defending well.
Miguroui is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Average will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miguroui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miguroui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miguroui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miguroui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Average knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miguroui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Average knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miguroui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Average knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miguroui is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Average manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui is positioning himself well to prevent Average advancing to mount.
Miguroui has one foot on Average's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Miguroui looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Average looks to land a left hand but Miguroui moved out of range nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Average enables Miguroui to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Average manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average keeping moving, preventing Miguroui from controlling successfully.
Miguroui thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average is controlling Miguroui's posture.
Average keeping moving, preventing Miguroui from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tokugawa Miguroui dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Average as Miguroui shoots in.
Miguroui shoots in looking for a takedown but Average manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miguroui's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Average throws a body punch but Miguroui moves out of range.
Miguroui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Average tries to avoid it but Miguroui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Average to the ground. Average escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tokugawa Miguroui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average stuffs the takedown.
Average loads up on a big right hand but Miguroui slips the punch.
Miguroui throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Average tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miguroui is in Average's guard.
Miguroui prevents Average from getting back to his feet.
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miguroui is one step ahead there.
Average pulls Miguroui in close to his closed guard and prevents Miguroui from doing any damage or advancing position.
Average takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Average wants to sweep here but Miguroui controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguroui trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Miguroui thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miguroui is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miguroui won't allow Average to get back to his feet.
Miguroui is stalling in the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Miguroui manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Average on his heels. He'll look to pass Average's guard now, I'm sure.
Miguroui is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Average keeping moving, preventing Miguroui from controlling successfully.
Miguroui controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tokugawa Miguroui.
Miguroui misses with a takedown attempt - Average sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Average looks to land a right hand but Miguroui moved out of range.
Average might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Average throws a hook but Miguroui blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Average as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miguroui is defended easily by Average.
Miguroui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Average.
Miguroui tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Average swivels and escapes.
Average connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Miguroui 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Average throws a hook to the side of Miguroui's head but Miguroui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tokugawa Miguroui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miguroui shoots in for a takedown but Average shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Average throws the left hand but Miguroui avoids the punch easily.
Average stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Average wants it to stay on the feet.
Miguroui checks a low kick from Average.
Average with a nice cross.
Average misses with a double jab.
Miguroui shoots in but no luck this time.
Average throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miguroui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Average throws a lazy right hand but Miguroui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Average wants to clinch up but Miguroui keeps it at a distance.
Miguroui shoots in for a double leg but Average sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miguroui with a lazy takedown attempt
and Average connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Average keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miguroui ducks under a wild hook from Average.
Average lands a two punch combo.
Miguroui shoots for a double leg takedown but Average sprawls well. He's pushed Miguroui's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miguroui takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Average slaps away a takedown attempt from Miguroui, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Average misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average thuds his right hand into Miguroui's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Average looks to land a body kick but Miguroui moved away.
Larry Average has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokugawa Miguroui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tokugawa Miguroui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miguroui shoots in but no luck this time.
Average wants to land a leg kick but Miguroui is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Larry Average.
I think Miguroui 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tokugawa Miguroui!
After winning the bout, Tokugawa Miguroui thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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