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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike T Nitemare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rhababer (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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175 cm
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200 lbs
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190 cm
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204 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike T Nitemare! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Rhababer! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! T Nitemare closes the distance looking to clinch and Rhababer counters with a nice double leg into side control. T Nitemare won't be happy with that. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. T Nitemare is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rhababer has just dragged him back down to the mat. Rhababer decides to take the fight back to the feet. Rhababer throws the kick towards the body but T Nitemare avoids it. Rhababer closes the distance and clinches. T Nitemare wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rhababer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rhababer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rhababer lands in his opponent's guard. 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! T Nitemare wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rhababer wants to stand but T Nitemare has a closed guard, so he can't escape. T Nitemare looking to sweep here. No luck so far. T Nitemare has Rhababer pulled in close to control his posture. T Nitemare keeping moving, preventing Rhababer from controlling successfully. Rhababer throws a big elbow that misses. Rhababer stopping the sweep attempt from T Nitemare. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Rhababer tries a low kick but T Nitemare avoids it. Rhababer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. T Nitemare is looking to clinch. T Nitemare shoots in for a takedown but Rhababer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. T Nitemare has a takedown stuffed. Rhababer fails with a takedown attempt from distance. T Nitemare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhababer was well out of range. Poor timing from T Nitemare. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhababer. Mike T Nitemare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Rhababer. T Nitemare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. T Nitemare tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rhababer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rhababer doesn't succeed with the takedown and T Nitemare counters with a nice double leg into guard. T Nitemare might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. T Nitemare trying to control but Rhababer is working from the bottom. Rhababer wriggles free and stands up. Rhababer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rhababer. Rhababer looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round. T Nitemare looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. T Nitemare closes the distance but Rhababer moves to the side and Rhababer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! T Nitemare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
T Nitemare wants to sweep here but Rhababer controlling him for the moment. Rhababer trying to control the position from guard on top but T Nitemare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. T Nitemare has control of Rhababer's left arm, preventing Rhababer from doing any damage. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. T Nitemare wants to get back to his feet but Rhababer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rhababer dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rhababer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. T Nitemare has a hand on Rhababer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rhababer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! T Nitemare tries to hold on but Rhababer pushes him away. Rhababer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Rhababer avoids the attempt from T Nitemare to control. Rhababer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but T Nitemare manages to avoid the submission attempt. T Nitemare regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rhababer is looking to take a break and control but T Nitemare is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Rhababer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Rhababer blocks the strikes from T Nitemare.
Rhababer trying to mount his opponent but T Nitemare defends it. T Nitemare missing with punches from the bottom.
Gabriel Rhababer has got the better of the ground game so far. T Nitemare has hold of Rhababer's hands but Rhababer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. T Nitemare is staying active underneath Rhababer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. T Nitemare moves into full guard.
Rhababer passes into half guard. T Nitemare is trying to control but can't.
Rhababer wants to lay and pray for a moment but T Nitemare keeps working. T Nitemare wants to sweep but Rhababer has passed to side control! T Nitemare is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rhababer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. T Nitemare tries to get back to half guard but can't. Rhababer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, T Nitemare has escaped the position, nice work there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. T Nitemare is not content to let Rhababer control the position. T Nitemare struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. T Nitemare is not content to let Rhababer control the position. T Nitemare wants to get back to his feet but Rhababer drags him back down. T Nitemare is trying to improve his position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. T Nitemare on the wrong end of some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Rhababer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rhababer closes the distance and clinches. The referee calls for Rhababer to work.
T Nitemare jumps into guard, dragging Rhababer to the mat.
T Nitemare is trying to hold Rhababer in close to prevent damage but Rhababer has managed to pass into half guard.
Rhababer wants to control but T Nitemare is keeping him busy. T Nitemare regains full guard. Nicely done. Rhababer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. T Nitemare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhababer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. T Nitemare is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhababer is controlling him. Rhababer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. T Nitemare throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
T Nitemare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rhababer stands up from guard. Let's bang! T Nitemare 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. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rhababer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in T Nitemare's guard. Rhababer forces his way into half guard. Rhababer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round. T Nitemare slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. 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! Rhababer stands up from guard. Let's bang! Rhababer misses with a straight left. Rhababer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. T Nitemare manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. T Nitemare stuffs the takedown. T Nitemare drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhababer is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. T Nitemare is trying to get an arm triangle but Rhababer is defending well. Rhababer is trying to get back to half guard. T Nitemare happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. T Nitemare in side control, throwing shots but Rhababer defends. Rhababer regains half guard. T Nitemare tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rhababer. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. T Nitemare is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mike T Nitemare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gabriel Rhababer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rhababer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. T Nitemare is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike T Nitemare. Well Rhababer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Rhababer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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