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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Roux Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitsune kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 僕はミス・テイク~. Momoshiro Kitsune is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 cm
32
137 lbs
21 - 15 - 1 |
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178 cm
23
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Momoshiro Kitsune! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Roux Jr! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kitsune misses with a combination
and Roux Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard. Roux Jr throwing strikes but missing. Kitsune is trying to keep Roux Jr in close.
Roux Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kitsune trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Roux Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kitsune trying to control the position.
Roux Jr postures up in Kitsune's guard and throws a big left but Kitsune blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roux Jr works over Kitsune with some ground and pound from guard. Kitsune manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roux Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Kitsune is pushing down on Roux Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roux Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Kitsune has managed to sneak the leg through. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kitsune looks to land a strike but Roux Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kitsune throwing strikes but missing. Kitsune has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kitsune controls from within his opponent's guard. Kitsune drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kitsune jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kitsune preventing the sweep. Kitsune loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Roux Jr controls Kitsune momentarily but Kitsune frees himself.
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. Roux Jr keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully. Kitsune definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kitsune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kitsune throws an elbow that misses. Roux Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kitsune's guard. Nice move by Roux Jr!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kitsune working for a triangle but Roux Jr defends it easily.
Kitsune looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roux Jr is one step ahead there. Kitsune is trying to keep Roux Jr in close.
Kitsune is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kitsune is trying to control the action in half guard but Roux Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Roux Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roux Jr. Kitsune wants to pass the guard but Roux Jr is keeping the position. Kitsune is working hard here to advance position. Kitsune is looking to work some ground and pound but Roux Jr has wrist control. Roux Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Kitsune scoring with some ground and pound. Kitsune throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four 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. Kitsune throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Roux Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kitsune throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kitsune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Kitsune lands a couple of elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kitsune accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Roux Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Kitsune with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kitsune throwing strikes from guard but Roux Jr blocks nicely. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kitsune stands and throws Roux Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kitsune tries to stand but Roux Jr is controlling his head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momoshiro Kitsune dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roux Jr moves out of range of the body kick. Roux Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Kitsune misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kitsune closes the distance and clinches up with Roux Jr, looking for a takedown. Kitsune pushes Roux Jr against the cage but Roux Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Roux Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Momoshiro Kitsune is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kitsune tries a head kick but it misses.
Roux Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kitsune but Kitsune pushes him off and we're back to square one. Roux Jr gets caught flat footed, as Kitsune shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kitsune advances position into side control! Roux Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. Momoshiro Kitsune overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kitsune throws an elbow but Roux Jr slips to the side and avoids it well. Kitsune is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roux Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kitsune throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Roux Jr wants to control but Kitsune postures up. Kitsune throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Roux Jr works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Roux Jr trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kitsune looks to land a strike but Roux Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Kitsune advances to half guard. Roux Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kitsune. Kitsune lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kitsune is trying to control. Roux Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Kitsune not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kitsune trying to mount his opponent but Roux Jr defends it. Kitsune is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roux Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Roux Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Kitsune is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roux Jr is just riding it out for now. Kitsune eventually gives up the hold. Kitsune is trying to control the action in half guard but Roux Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Kitsune missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Roux Jr is looking for a sweep. Kitsune is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kitsune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Momoshiro Kitsune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michel Roux Jr. Kitsune throws a series of punches but Roux Jr avoids them all with ease. Kitsune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kitsune misses with a low kick. Nice takedown defense from Roux Jr. No joy for Kitsune on that attempt. Roux Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kitsune is fending him off so far but Roux Jr persists. Nope, Kitsune circles away and we're back to standing. Kitsune will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roux Jr with the counter takedown but Kitsune avoids it easily. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kitsune with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roux Jr avoids the head kick by Kitsune.
Kitsune shoots for a takedown but Roux Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momoshiro Kitsune dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Roux Jr gets caught napping as Kitsune dives in and scores a takedown. Roux Jr manages to retain guard. Kitsune distracts Roux Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Roux Jr is adopting a defensive guard. Roux Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Roux Jr wants to sweep but no luck. Kitsune advances position into side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kitsune cracks Roux Jr with a big elbow. Kitsune creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Roux Jr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Roux Jr dodges the ground and pound from Kitsune.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kitsune tries to score with some ground and pound. Roux Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Kitsune throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Roux Jr is trying to improve his position. The referee asks Kitsune politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kitsune prefers to stall for the moment though. Roux Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roux Jr is rocked! Kitsune lands a strong strike to the head of Roux Jr. That's dazed him! Kitsune looking to finish here. Roux Jr is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kitsune lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Momoshiro Kitsune! Momoshiro Kitsune decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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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