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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hirusho Matasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Showtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Showtime has chosen Old Toms Hut as his entrance music. Rick Showtime has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hirusho Matasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 36 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Showtime!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matasaki misses with a hook.
Showtime is looking for the big counter here.
Showtime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Showtime.
Showtime throws a combination that misses
and Showtime takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matasaki, as that shot connected.
Matasaki slips a jab and a cross from Showtime.
Matasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Showtime.
Showtime scores with a hook to the body. Matasaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Showtime misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matasaki.
Matasaki throws a big counter combination but Showtime scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Matasaki lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Showtime tries to clinch but Matasaki moves out of range.
Showtime looks to clinch
and Matasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matasaki gets caught flat footed, as Showtime shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime wants to control from the top but Matasaki keeps moving.
Matasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Showtime controls the pace.
Showtime wants to control from the top but Matasaki keeps moving.
Matasaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Showtime trying to control the position from guard on top but Matasaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matasaki's guard.
Showtime stopping the sweep attempt from Matasaki.
Matasaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Showtime trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Showtime feints and as Matasaki raises his hands in defense, Showtime changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matasaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Showtime keeping full guard, as Matasaki tries to pass.
Matasaki wants to control from the top but Showtime keeps moving.
Matasaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matasaki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Showtime looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Showtime is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matasaki is controlling him.
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.
Matasaki won't allow Showtime to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Showtime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Showtime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Showtime shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Showtime was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Matasaki is trying to control Showtime's posture but Showtime avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Showtime is looking to take a break and control but Matasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Showtime dominated that round.
That's time! Matasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Showtime gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Showtime breaks the clinch.
Showtime misses with a combination
and Matasaki counters with a series of strikes. Showtime will be more careful next time no doubt.
Matasaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Showtime walks into a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matasaki is trying to pull guard but Showtime has him pressed against the cage.
Matasaki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matasaki.
Matasaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Showtime backwards.
Matasaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matasaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Showtime gets an underhook and turns Matasaki into the cage.
Showtime prevents a body shot from Matasaki.
Matasaki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Showtime is keeping busy.
Showtime pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hirusho Matasaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matasaki misses with a two punch combination.
As Matasaki backs off Showtime throws a huge counter combo but Matasaki manages to avoid it all.
Showtime scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Matasaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Showtime happy to just control the position for now.
Showtime decides to stand up, so the ref orders Matasaki to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Showtime not doing much here.
Showtime is continuing to stall.
Matasaki wants to control but Showtime is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matasaki tries to get to full guard but Showtime has control of the leg.
Showtime perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showtime tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Matasaki.
Showtime trying to pass the guard but Matasaki defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Showtime is stalling here. Matasaki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Showtime seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Matasaki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Matasaki trying to control the position but Showtime is working away.
Showtime manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matasaki wants to control but Showtime is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matasaki gets back to full guard.
Matasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Showtime is one step ahead there.
Matasaki has a closed guard, preventing Showtime from standing up.
Matasaki has Showtime pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Showtime will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Showtime shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matasaki's guard.
Showtime throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matasaki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matasaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Matasaki is working an open guard so Showtime takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showtime connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matasaki's hands.
Showtime tries to clinch there but Matasaki circles away.
Matasaki connects with a crisp jab.
Showtime drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showtime looking to control but instead Matasaki has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Showtime is thwarting Matasaki's attempts to control the position.
Showtime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've been informed that Showtime has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matasaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Showtime throws a strike but Matasaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Showtime wants to improve his position but instead Matasaki has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showtime is looking for a sweep. Matasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matasaki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Showtime is squirming around, avoiding Matasaki's attempts to control the action.
Matasaki content just to control the position here.
Rick Showtime has got the better of the ground game so far.
Showtime wants to hold on but Matasaki pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matasaki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Showtime is trying desperately to improve position.
Hirusho Matasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matasaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matasaki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Showtime is trying to escape the mount.
Rick Showtime is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matasaki controlling his opponent.
Matasaki avoids the attempt from Showtime to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matasaki throwing strikes but Showtime uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Matasaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hirusho Matasaki.
I think Showtime 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Showtime!
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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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