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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Vindaloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CrazyStars RunAMuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 cm
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195 lbs
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185 cm
18
185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Intelligent |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mason Vindaloo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, CrazyStars RunAMuck! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! RunAMuck misses with an attempted mid kick.
RunAMuck dips to his left and cracks Vindaloo with an uppercut! Vindaloo fails to land the takedown. RunAMuck misses with the combination.
RunAMuck misses with a body shot.
Vindaloo ducks right into an uppercut from RunAMuck. RunAMuck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
RunAMuck shoots in for a takedown but Vindaloo shows good takedown defense. Vindaloo tries for a takedown but RunAMuck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. RunAMuck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vindaloo wants to get back to full guard. RunAMuck tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vindaloo controls his leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. RunAMuck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vindaloo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. RunAMuck prevents Vindaloo from improving his position. Vindaloo controlling the position for now. RunAMuck stands up and beckons Vindaloo to join him on the feet. Vindaloo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from RunAMuck. RunAMuck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vindaloo circles away quickly and effectively. Vindaloo takes the fight into the clinch. RunAMuck tries to pull guard but Vindaloo won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. RunAMuck tries to break free but Vindaloo pushes him back against the cage. Vindaloo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vindaloo decides to pull guard. Vindaloo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vindaloo tries to get out of the position. Vindaloo is pulling down on RunAMuck's head to control his posture. RunAMuck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vindaloo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. RunAMuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Vindaloo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vindaloo pulls RunAMuck in close to prevent any damage. Vindaloo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. RunAMuck manages to get himself to full guard.
RunAMuck looks winded! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vindaloo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vindaloo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but RunAMuck manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vindaloo has RunAMuck in his guard. RunAMuck throws an elbow that misses. Vindaloo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in RunAMuck's guard. Nice move by Vindaloo! Vindaloo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. RunAMuck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vindaloo paws at him with a jab and circles away. CrazyStars RunAMuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. RunAMuck misses with a jab, cross combination.
RunAMuck jabs Vindaloo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Vindaloo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts RunAMuck as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Vindaloo. That's going to take a lot out of him. RunAMuck closes the distance but Vindaloo moves to the side and Vindaloo counters with a low kick, right behind RunAMuck 's knee. Vindaloo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. RunAMuck defends it nicely. RunAMuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Vindaloo is just out of range. RunAMuck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vindaloo's head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. RunAMuck misses with the combination.
RunAMuck looks to land a right hand but Vindaloo moved out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mason Vindaloo will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
RunAMuck slaps away a takedown attempt from Vindaloo, before circling back to the center of the mat. RunAMuck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vindaloo's waist but Vindaloo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing RunAMuck off to one side. Vindaloo shoots in for a double leg but RunAMuck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A left and a right from RunAMuck both land. Nice combination. RunAMuck misses with a straight left. Excellent takedown into side control there by RunAMuck. You can see the frustration on Vindaloo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Vindaloo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! RunAMuck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vindaloo avoids it really well and circles away. Vindaloo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? RunAMuck is fending him off so far but Vindaloo persists. Nope, RunAMuck circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Vindaloo. That's going to take a lot out of him. RunAMuck is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vindaloo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. RunAMuck shoots in looking for a takedown. Vindaloo tries to sprawl out of it but RunAMuck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vindaloo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. RunAMuck is looking to clinch but Vindaloo is avoiding it.
RunAMuck throws a combination that misses and Vindaloo counters by moving into the clinch. A short uppercut from Vindaloo. Vindaloo jumps into guard, dragging RunAMuck to the mat.
RunAMuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vindaloo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Vindaloo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in RunAMuck's guard. Vindaloo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vindaloo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed RunAMuck's guard. RunAMuck is defending against the submission attempts here by Vindaloo.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vindaloo in particular looking to stall. Vindaloo decides to stand up. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vindaloo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with RunAMuck but RunAMuck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vindaloo closes the distance and clinches. Vindaloo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vindaloo scores with a shot to the body.
RunAMuck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Vindaloo scores with a hook. No joy there for Vindaloo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vindaloo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vindaloo. Vindaloo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics RunAMuck uses from the top position. Vindaloo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Well, if Vindaloo 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 four minutes gone in the round. RunAMuck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vindaloo. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. RunAMuck is looking to escape. Vindaloo stalling. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Vindaloo dominated that second round. That's time! Vindaloo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
RunAMuck stuffs the takedown. RunAMuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Vindaloo. RunAMuck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vindaloo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. RunAMuck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and RunAMuck wants it to stay on the feet. Vindaloo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. RunAMuck tries to avoid it but Vindaloo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag RunAMuck to the ground. RunAMuck escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Vindaloo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vindaloo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Vindaloo is trying hard to land a takedown here. RunAMuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Vindaloo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around RunAMuck's waist but RunAMuck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vindaloo off to one side. Mason Vindaloo is winning the standup battle so far. RunAMuck throws a right and a left that both miss. Both fighters are breathing heavily. RunAMuck lands with a nice combination. Vindaloo backs away looking to recover. RunAMuck throws a nice looking combination but Vindaloo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vindaloo.
That's one minute gone in the round. RunAMuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vindaloo manages to avoid it. Vindaloo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as RunAMuck sprawls well. RunAMuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vindaloo gets slowly back to his feet. RunAMuck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and RunAMuck wants it to stay on the feet. RunAMuck tries to bum rush Vindaloo with a series of wild strikes but Vindaloo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vindaloo lands with a slapping head kick. Vindaloo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. RunAMuck fails with a takedown attempt from distance. RunAMuck stuffs the takedown. Vindaloo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. RunAMuck punishes Vindaloo's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. RunAMuck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and RunAMuck wants it to stay on the feet. A combination from RunAMuck does no damage. RunAMuck has a takedown stuffed. Vindaloo with a poor takedown and Vindaloo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. RunAMuck misses with a hook. Vindaloo tries for a takedown but RunAMuck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. RunAMuck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vindaloo. RunAMuck shoots in looking for a takedown but Vindaloo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing RunAMuck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. This has been an exciting period of action! A slapping body kick lands there for Vindaloo. RunAMuck misses with a wild body shot. Vindaloo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vindaloo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics RunAMuck uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vindaloo has his feet on RunAMuck's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Vindaloo fails to land the takedown. RunAMuck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vindaloo but Vindaloo pushes him off and we're back to square one. Vindaloo swats away the attempt to clinch by RunAMuck. RunAMuck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vindaloo throws a leg kick which misses RunAMuck's front leg but catches the back leg as RunAMuck tries to avoid it. Vindaloo is trying hard to land a takedown here. RunAMuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Vindaloo shoots in for a takedown but RunAMuck shows good takedown defense. A jab from RunAMuck does it's job there. CrazyStars RunAMuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vindaloo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Vindaloo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vindaloo closes the distance and clinches. Vindaloo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vindaloo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as RunAMuck sprawls well. RunAMuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vindaloo gets slowly back to his feet. Vindaloo throws a leg kick that misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. RunAMuck darts in trying to clinch and Vindaloo counters with a good low kick that RunAMuck was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight! Mason Vindaloo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Vindaloo 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Vindaloo!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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