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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Sobberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Euribes Bournemouth (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Sobberman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Euribes Bournemouth!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobberman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sobberman lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bournemouth managing to control the position.
Sobberman preventing the sweep.
Sobberman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sobberman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bournemouth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobberman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bournemouth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bournemouth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bournemouth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bournemouth lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bournemouth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobberman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobberman is trying to control the position but Bournemouth postures up.
Bournemouth wants to stand but Sobberman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sobberman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bournemouth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bournemouth postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bournemouth is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sobberman looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sobberman shoots in and bounces Bournemouth off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sobberman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sobberman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bournemouth managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobberman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Henry Sobberman.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobberman is defended easily by Bournemouth.
Bournemouth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobberman is breathing heavily.
Sobberman shoots for a takedown but Bournemouth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Sobberman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bournemouth checks a leg kick.
Bournemouth closes the distance and clinches.
Bournemouth has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sobberman is trying to keep an underhook but Bournemouth manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bournemouth working Sobberman over with strikes.
Bournemouth wants to pass to mount but Sobberman is defending the position.
Sobberman trying to control from the bottom.
Sobberman tries to kick Bournemouth off in order to stand up. Bournemouth Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobberman is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bournemouth is looking to take a break and control but Sobberman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Henry Sobberman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bournemouth clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bournemouth jumps guard.
Sobberman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bournemouth keeping moving, preventing Sobberman from controlling successfully.
Sobberman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sobberman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bournemouth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sobberman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bournemouth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sobberman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bournemouth is looking for a triangle but Sobberman pushes his legs off easily.
Sobberman won't allow Bournemouth to sweep him here.
Sobberman wants to control from the top but Bournemouth keeps moving.
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 Henry Sobberman.
Bournemouth shoots in but Sobberman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bournemouth is breathing heavily.
Sobberman misses with a head kick.
Henry Sobberman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobberman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bournemouth sprawls well. Bournemouth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sobberman gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobberman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bournemouth to the ground. Sobberman is now in Bournemouth's guard.
Sobberman wants to stand but Bournemouth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bournemouth wants to get back to his feet but Sobberman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobberman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sobberman being controlled here momentarily.
Bournemouth is trying to control the position but Sobberman postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sobberman stays in close to Bournemouth's body and controls the position.
Henry Sobberman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Euribes Bournemouth hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bournemouth misses with a takedown
and Sobberman counters with a single leg into guard. Bournemouth didn't expect that.
Sobberman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobberman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bournemouth has a closed guard, preventing Sobberman from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobberman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sobberman looking to sit in guard and control but Bournemouth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobberman trying to keep a closed guard but Bournemouth is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Sobberman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bournemouth tries a head kick but it misses.
Bournemouth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sobberman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bournemouth is in Sobberman's guard.
Bournemouth won't allow Sobberman to sweep him here.
Sobberman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bournemouth throwing strikes but missing.
Sobberman can't keep his opponent in guard - Bournemouth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sobberman trying to control from the bottom.
Bournemouth 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 one minute gone in the round.
Sobberman pushes Bournemouth off but Bournemouth dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobberman can't do much from the bottom here.
Sobberman is looking to regain half guard here but Bournemouth keeps moving and retains side control.
Bournemouth is looking to take a break and control but Sobberman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bournemouth wants to stand but Sobberman is controlling his arm.
Bournemouth is trying to move to mount but Sobberman reverses beautifully and ends up in Bournemouth's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bournemouth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Euribes Bournemouth hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bournemouth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bournemouth closes the distance and clinches up with Sobberman, looking for a takedown. Bournemouth pushes Sobberman against the cage but Sobberman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sobberman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bournemouth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bournemouth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sobberman misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobberman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bournemouth moves away.
Bournemouth keeps the fight on the outside.
Sobberman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bournemouth tries to avoid it but Sobberman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bournemouth to the ground. Bournemouth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sobberman has closed the distance and engaged Bournemouth in a clinch.
Bournemouth breaks from the clinch.
Sobberman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bournemouth is fending him off so far but Sobberman persists. Nope, Bournemouth circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobberman stuffs the takedown attempt from Bournemouth. Bournemouth gets slowly back to his feet.
Henry Sobberman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euribes Bournemouth.
Bournemouth gets caught napping as Sobberman dives in and scores a takedown. Bournemouth manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bournemouth has a closed guard, preventing Sobberman from standing up.
Bournemouth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobberman.
Sobberman looking to sit in guard and control but Bournemouth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bournemouth tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobberman is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bournemouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bournemouth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bournemouth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Euribes Bournemouth.
I think Sobberman 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Henry Sobberman!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Henry Sobberman!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Henry Sobberman!
Henry Sobberman wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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