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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Rhababer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Po has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gabriel Rhababer's chin.
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204 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Rhababer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Master Po!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhababer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Po shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rhababer pinned against the cage. Rhababer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rhababer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rhababer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhababer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Po as he jumps to the side.
Po shoots in but no luck this time.
Po tries to sprawl but Rhababer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Po is trying to stand back up but Rhababer is controlling him
Po really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhababer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhababer controlling the action here.
Po wants to control but Rhababer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhababer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Po is trying to control but can't.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rhababer stuffs the takedown.
Gabriel Rhababer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Po.
Rhababer tries to clinch up but Po circles away and keeps his distance.
Po throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rhababer counters by moving into the clinch.
Rhababer pulls Po into guard.
Po must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rhababer working for a triangle but Po defends it easily.
Rhababer keeping full guard, as Po tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhababer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Po looking to sit in guard and control but Rhababer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Po has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rhababer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Po.
Rhababer is looking to take a break and control but Po is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhababer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Po has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhababer advances to full mount.
Po takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rhababer wants to finish this one by submission but Po is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rhababer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rhababer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Po that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rhababer trying to control but Po is having none of it.
Rhababer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Po to take his back!
Rhababer really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Po.
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 tries to keep control of the position but Po is staying busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Po's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rhababer working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Po is trying to break free.
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.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhababer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhababer tries to clinch there but Po circles away.
Rhababer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Po looks for a takedown but Rhababer sprawls well.
Po fails with a takedown attempt.
Rhababer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gabriel Rhababer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Po.
Rhababer fails with a takedown attempt.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rhababer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Po looks to throw a body kick
and Rhababer counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Po defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhababer.
Rhababer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rhababer wants it to stay on the feet.
Po is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhababer.
Po leaves Rhababer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rhababer throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Rhababer shoots in and bounces Po off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Po keeping moving, preventing Rhababer from controlling successfully.
Po looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel Rhababer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rhababer gets to his feet. Po looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Po 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.
Nice takedown defense from Po. No joy for Rhababer on that attempt.
Po misses with the combination.
Rhababer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Po is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Po closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rhababer circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rhababer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Po fails with the takedown.
Rhababer fails with a takedown attempt.
Po throws a sloppy head kick and Rhababer moves out of range easily.
Po lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rhababer at a distance.
Po throws a head kick but Rhababer moves out of range.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhababer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rhababer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Po defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Po pushes Rhababer up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhababer stops a takedown attempt from Po.
Po drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rhababer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gabriel Rhababer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Po.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Po is defended easily by Rhababer.
Po fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Master Po will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rhababer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rhababer advances position into side control!
Rhababer advances to mount.
Rhababer looking to control but Po is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rhababer cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rhababer controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhababer tries to control but Po wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhababer moves to the back.
You can see the frustration on Po's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Po showing good submission defense here.
You can see the frustration on Po's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rhababer looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhababer lands shots from the back.
Po trying to control the hands but Rhababer won't let him.
Rhababer is looking to control Po but Po is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po fending off the submission attempt from Rhababer.
Po defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rhababer's arms.
Po wants to control his opponent's hands but Rhababer gets his hands free.
Rhababer has the hooks in. Po is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rhababer tries to get the hooks in deep but Po pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Po right now.
Rhababer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rhababer gets his hands free as Po looks to control.
Rhababer tries to keep control of the position but Po is staying busy.
Rhababer is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Po is defending well though. Rhababer let's go of the attempt for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhababer keeps control of the position easily here as Po tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Rhababer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rhababer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Rhababer!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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