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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce The Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EM Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce The Dragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, EM Punk!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dragon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Punk's head.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Dragon scores with a head kick. Punk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Punk's coach down at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Punk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The Dragon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Dragon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Dragon throws a head kick but Punk moves out of range.
We've been told by The Dragon's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Dragon.
The Dragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Punk moves out of range easily.
The Dragon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Dragon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Punk moves out of range of the leg kick from The Dragon.
The Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Punk moves out of range easily.
The Dragon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Punk has a takedown stuffed.
Punk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Dragon did well to prevent Punk getting side control.
Punk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Dragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Punk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Dragon defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk wants to work for an arm triangle but The Dragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Punk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Punk prevents The Dragon from standing back up.
Punk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Punk seems to be looking for submissions.
Punk is working for a kimura but The Dragon is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Dragon is just riding it out for now. Punk eventually gives up the hold.
The Dragon tries to kick Punk off but Punk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Dragon tries to get to full guard but Punk has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Punk is looking to advance position but The Dragon won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Dragon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Punk on the ground.
Punk is working for a kimura here but The Dragon manages to reverse the position and he's now in Punk's guard.
Punk 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.
Punk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Dragon preventing the sweep.
Punk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Dragon trying to control but Punk is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punk looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Dragon is one step ahead there.
Punk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Punk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Dragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Punk.
Punk is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! The Dragon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). EM Punk!
EM Punk is the new lightweight champion!
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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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