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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michale Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shoto Murasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murasaki has chosen PRIDE FC Theme as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Michale Massey has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michale Massey seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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187 cm
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michale Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shoto Murasaki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murasaki moves into range and clinches up with Massey.
Murasaki missing with knees to the body.
Murasaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Massey is defending well for now.
Murasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Massey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murasaki after a bit of a struggle.
Massey is trying to pull guard but Murasaki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murasaki is trying to break the clinch but Massey is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murasaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murasaki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Massey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Massey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Massey has hold of one of Murasaki's legs. Murasaki is fighting the takedown attempt but Massey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Massey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey throws a strike but Murasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Massey keeping full guard, as Murasaki tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murasaki defends well.
Murasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murasaki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Massey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murasaki defends well.
Massey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murasaki defends well.
Massey manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Massey darts in trying to clinch
and Murasaki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murasaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murasaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Massey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Massey looks for a takedown but Murasaki sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michale Massey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murasaki clinches with his opponent.
Murasaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Massey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoto Murasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michale Massey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murasaki closes the distance and clinches up with Massey, looking for a takedown. Murasaki pushes Massey against the cage but Massey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Massey is looking to counter the offense by Murasaki and move into the clinch.
Massey goes for a double leg but Murasaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murasaki continues to drive forward.
Massey shoots for a takedown but Murasaki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Massey walks into a straight right hand from Murasaki.
Murasaki darts in and clinches Massey up against the cage.
Murasaki is looking for a takedown.
Murasaki can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murasaki wants to stall.
Murasaki is breathing heavily.
Murasaki tries to break free but Massey pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murasaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Massey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Murasaki closes the distance and clinches.
Murasaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Massey avoids the damage to the body.
Murasaki is trying to pull guard but Massey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Michale Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoto Murasaki.
Massey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey wants a takedown.
Murasaki scores with a knee to the head.
Murasaki lands with a left to the head.
Murasaki misses with an elbow strike.
Massey tries to pull guard but Murasaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Massey drops back down to his feet.
Massey is trying to pull guard but Murasaki has him pressed against the cage.
Massey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murasaki's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murasaki tries to circle away but Massey has him pinned against the cage.
Murasaki tries to break free but Massey pushes him back against the cage.
Murasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Massey won't allow it.
Massey prevents Murasaki from breaking the clinch.
Murasaki working hard to break the clinch.
Massey jumps guard and drags Murasaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Massey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murasaki defends well.
Murasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Massey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Massey's legs - danger averted.
Massey looking for a guillotine here but Murasaki defends easily.
Massey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murasaki defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shoto Murasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michale Massey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Massey tries for a takedown but Murasaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Massey moves in looking to clinch but Murasaki pushes him off.
Murasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Massey drops his hands momentarily and Murasaki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murasaki clinches up against the cage.
Murasaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Massey presses Murasaki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Massey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Murasaki's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murasaki is looking to stand up but Massey isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Massey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Massey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murasaki wants to get back to his feet but Massey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murasaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Massey sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murasaki throws a series of strikes that have Massey backpedaling.
Shoto Murasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Massey.
Massey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Massey lands in his opponent's guard.
Massey connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey controlling from the top position.
Massey trying to control but Murasaki is working from the bottom.
Massey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Massey trying to control the position from guard on top but Murasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murasaki is looking for a triangle but Massey pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Massey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Massey moves in looking to clinch but Murasaki pushes him off.
Murasaki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Massey with a body shot.
Massey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Massey showed some decent athleticism there.
Michale Massey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Massey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Massey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Michale Massey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shoto Murasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Massey stands up out of the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michale Massey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Murasaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shoto Murasaki!
Shoto Murasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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