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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antony Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moff Brighton (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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225 cm
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346 lbs
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225 cm
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Antony Larsen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moff Brighton! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brighton moves into range and clinches up with Larsen. Brighton is trying to trip Larsen. He has hold of a leg but Larsen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brighton persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Brighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Larsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brighton is looking to work some ground and pound but Larsen has wrist control. Brighton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Brighton tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsen is retaining full guard. Brighton with a nice head shot there. Brighton won't allow Larsen to sweep him here. Brighton landing with the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brighton postures up.
Brighton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Brighton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brighton trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom. Larsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Brighton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Larsen being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Brighton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are battling for position here. Larsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Brighton connects with a couple of short punches. Brighton trying to move into half guard but instead Larsen has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brighton trying to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Larsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brighton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Larsen throwing strikes from guard but Brighton blocks nicely. Larsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Brighton controlling Larsen's posture. Brighton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Larsen wanted to stand there but Brighton had control of the position. Brighton working a defensive guard here.
Larsen prevents Brighton from getting back to his feet. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Larsen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brighton's half guard. Brighton missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brighton trying to control from the bottom.
Brighton gets full guard. Brighton is pulling down on Larsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Larsen, at least for the moment. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brighton can do anything to dispel that myth. Brighton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Brighton wants to control the position but Larsen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Larsen prevents Brighton from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moff Brighton will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Brighton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Brighton instigates a clinch. Larsen tries to stall but Brighton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Larsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brighton smiles and moves away.
Brighton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larsen is trying to defend but Brighton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brighton moves into full mount! Larsen won't be happy about that! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larsen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Larsen is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brighton connects with a nice short shot to Larsen's temple. Larsen works his way to full guard. Good work. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Brighton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Brighton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Brighton lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Brighton wants to stand but Larsen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Brighton postures up and lands a big shot to Larsen's brow. Brighton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larsen is rocked! Brighton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Larsen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Moff Brighton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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