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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Editiny Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry HuaHua (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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167 cm
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132 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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168 cm
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140 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Editiny Dick! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry HuaHua! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! HuaHua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Editiny Dick has been cut. HuaHua moves out of range of the strikes. A slow jab from Dick misses its intended target. HuaHua with the counter takedown but Dick avoids it easily. Editiny Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. HuaHua looks to throw the jab but Dick is out of range. HuaHua throws a sloppy head kick and Dick moves out of range easily. Dick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dick scores with a jab to the jaw. HuaHua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dick cracks HuaHua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. HuaHua fails to land with a series of punches.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter takedown. HuaHua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from HuaHua there as he acknowledges the shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dick darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. HuaHua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dick. Dick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from HuaHua. Dick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. HuaHua quickly recovers to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dick is looking to advance position but HuaHua won't allow it. Dick is working for a submission of some sort.
HuaHua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if HuaHua can do anything to dispel that myth. Dick is working for a submission of some sort.
Dick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Dick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dick trying to pass the guard but HuaHua defending well. Dick is keen to just control but HuaHua is a slippery customer. Dick is trying to work for a kimura but HuaHua is defending well.
Dick tries to pass to full mount but HuaHua defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dick is looking for a kimura but HuaHua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dick to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. HuaHua desperately trying to maintain half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. HuaHua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dick. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Dick passes to full mount! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dick wants to control the pace but HuaHua is squirming around nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Editiny Dick dominated that round. The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
HuaHua misses with a head kick.
Dick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that HuaHua can do to turn this around? Dick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. HuaHua is trying to maintain the position but Dick is very close to passing his half guard. Dick trying to control from half guard but HuaHua is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dick passes the guard and advances to mount! Dick is going oldschool here, as he tries to force HuaHua to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so HuaHua shrugs it off. Dick is stalling here but it's allowed HuaHua to get half guard.
HuaHua is staying active underneath Dick, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Dick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
HuaHua trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dick trying to mount his opponent but HuaHua defends it. Dick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so HuaHua is just riding it out for now. Dick eventually gives up the hold. HuaHua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dick wants to free his trapped foot but HuaHua is holding on for dear life with his legs. HuaHua is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dick jumps into side control! HuaHua is looking for a sweep. Dick is looking to take a break and control but HuaHua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Dick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. HuaHua tries to buck Dick off but Dick is having none of it. Dick working away. Dick moves into full mount! Dick content just to control the position here. Dick goes for an armbar but he's not got it… HuaHua turns into him and now he's in Dick's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Editiny Dick dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from HuaHua misses. Dick tries to counter with a takedown but HuaHua is quick to defend against it. HuaHua misses with a lunging right hand
and HuaHua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dick walks into a left hand. Dick dives in and grabs HuaHua's left leg, looking for a takedown. HuaHua pushes down on Dick's head and hops out. HuaHua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. HuaHua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Dick tests HuaHua's chin there with a solid looking shot. HuaHua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and HuaHua wants it to stay on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. HuaHua dips to his left and cracks Dick with an uppercut! HuaHua misses with an uppercut. Dick throws a looping overhand right but HuaHua ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. HuaHua drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dick defends it well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dick darts in looking for a takedown but HuaHua gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage. HuaHua changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dick checks a leg kick. A quick step to the side and Dick tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Dick 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.
HuaHua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick moves out of range as HuaHua strikes. Dick staying out of range there. Henry HuaHua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dick shoots in and drives through. HuaHua sprawls well. Dick lands with a right hand. HuaHua lands with a right hand. Dick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. HuaHua throws a head kick but Dick moves out of range.
Dick throws a combination that misses and HuaHua counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dick won't be happy with that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dick is looking to regain half guard here but HuaHua keeps moving and retains side control. Dick can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The referee asks HuaHua politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. HuaHua prefers to stall for the moment though. Dick tries to bench press HuaHua off him but HuaHua keeps the position. Dick is trying to work for a sweep but HuaHua has mounted him! Dick regains half guard. Editiny Dick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dick is trying is best to control the position here. Dick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. HuaHua is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. HuaHua wants to free his trapped foot but Dick is holding on for dear life with his legs. Dick trying to hold on to HuaHua's head to control him but HuaHua postures up.
HuaHua prevents Dick from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dick throws a hook to the side of HuaHua's head but HuaHua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight! Henry HuaHua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dick 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Editiny Dick! Editiny Dick tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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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
32% |
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