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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Powerslave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Darth Penguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Powerslave!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powerslave gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Penguin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Penguin trying to control but Powerslave is working from the bottom.
Powerslave looking for a guillotine here but Penguin defends easily.
Powerslave looking for a guillotine here but Penguin defends easily.
Powerslave keeping moving, preventing Penguin from controlling successfully.
Penguin advances to half guard.
Powerslave actively working from the bottom here.
Penguin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powerslave wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerslave looking for submissions off his back.
Penguin is working for a submission of some sort.
Penguin is working for a submission of some sort.
Powerslave is looking for a sweep. Penguin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Powerslave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penguin pulls his head out easily.
Penguin trying to control from half guard but Powerslave is working away.
Powerslave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penguin pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penguin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penguin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Powerslave knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Penguin trying to control the action but Powerslave is working from the bottom.
Powerslave is trying to stand back up but Penguin is controlling him
Powerslave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Powerslave is trying to stand back up but Penguin is controlling him
Powerslave is defending against the submission attempts here by Penguin.
Powerslave actively working from the bottom here.
Penguin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penguin moves into full mount! Powerslave won't be happy about that!
Powerslave slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Powerslave looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powerslave is looking to improve his position.
Penguin decides to stand and escape the position.
Penguin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penguin shoots in and gets a takedown into Powerslave's guard.
Penguin looking to pass the guard.
Penguin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Powerslave is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powerslave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penguin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Powerslave is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penguin defends well.
Powerslave is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penguin is controlling him.
Penguin drops back looking for a leg! Powerslave is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Powerslave manages to kick Penguin off! Penguin jumps back into Powerslave's guard.
Penguin trying to control but Powerslave is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Penguin dominated that 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.
Penguin closes the distance and pushes Powerslave back into the cage.
Powerslave breaks from the clinch.
Powerslave looks to score with a jab to the body but Penguin is just out of range.
Powerslave gets caught napping as Penguin dives in and scores a takedown. Powerslave manages to retain guard.
Penguin gets to his feet - Powerslave follows without any prompting.
Darth Penguin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powerslave lands with a slapping head kick.
Penguin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Powerslave counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penguin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powerslave manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eddie Powerslave seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Powerslave.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerslave shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Penguin eats them both and turns towards Powerslave to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Powerslave tries to land a front kick but Penguin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Powerslave missing with a left hand there. Penguin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Penguin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Powerslave.
Penguin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Powerslave actively working from the bottom here.
Powerslave is trying to stand up here but Penguin is controlling him well.
Powerslave gets full guard.
Penguin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powerslave keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penguin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Powerslave manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Penguin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Powerslave is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penguin defends well.
Penguin wants to control from the top but Powerslave keeps moving.
Powerslave looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Powerslave working for a triangle but Penguin defends it easily.
Powerslave keeping moving, preventing Penguin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powerslave escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penguin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powerslave working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penguin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penguin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penguin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penguin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Powerslave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penguin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Penguin trying to control but Powerslave is working from the bottom.
Powerslave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penguin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powerslave working for a triangle but Penguin defends it easily.
Powerslave escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penguin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Powerslave working for a triangle but Penguin defends it easily.
Powerslave is breathing heavily.
Powerslave keeping moving, preventing Penguin from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powerslave is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penguin defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eddie Powerslave will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Powerslave lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powerslave is trying to break the clinch but Penguin is controlling him.
Penguin decides to pull guard.
Penguin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penguin seems keen to control Powerslave's posture.
Penguin has a closed guard, preventing Powerslave from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerslave stopping the sweep attempt from Penguin.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powerslave throws a nice looking combination but Penguin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Powerslave has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Powerslave.
Powerslave misses with a right hand
and Penguin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powerslave tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powerslave misses with a kick to the body.
Powerslave fails to land with a series of punches.
Powerslave throws an overhand right that lands on Penguin's shoulder, as Penguin tries to avoid the shot.
Powerslave throws a lazy uppercut
and Penguin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Powerslave's guard.
Powerslave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penguin lands a couple of elbows.
Powerslave looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penguin forces his way into half guard.
Penguin seems to be looking for submissions.
Penguin is looking to advance position but Powerslave won't allow it.
Penguin wants to control but Powerslave is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penguin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powerslave has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penguin wants to pass to mount but Powerslave is defending the position.
Powerslave looking for submissions off his back.
Powerslave is trying to escape back to his feet but Penguin uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Penguin trying to control the position but Powerslave is working away.
Penguin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Powerslave to his feet.
Penguin loads up on a big right hand but Powerslave slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Penguin.
Penguin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Penguin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Penguin stands up and beckons Powerslave to his feet.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Powerslave scoring well with a low kick there.
Penguin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Powerslave sprawls well initially but Penguin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Penguin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Penguin 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Penguin!
Darth Penguin very nearly forgot to thank L.A. Elite Clothing Co amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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