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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Tutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahmad Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Tutu!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tutu is trying to get an arm triangle but Atkins is defending well.
Tutu throws an elbow but Atkins slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Atkins holds on to Tutu's head and controls the position momentarily.
Tutu slows the pace down.
Tutu tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins has one of Tutu's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Tutu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins sneaks back into half guard.
Atkins is looking to control Tutu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Atkins avoid being mounted?
Atkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Tutu from advancing to side control.
Atkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tutu.
Atkins is positioning himself well to prevent Tutu advancing to mount.
That's two 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.
Atkins wants to control but Tutu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkins is looking for a sweep. Tutu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkins tries to keep at a distance but Tutu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tutu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Atkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Atkins right now.
Tutu not allowing Atkins to control his hands.
Atkins looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tutu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins showing good submission defense here.
Atkins trying to control the hands but Tutu breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Atkins just trying to survive but Tutu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Atkins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tutu working for a submission but Atkins is keeping him at bay.
Atkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tutu is thwarting Atkins's attempts to control the position.
Atkins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Tutu dominated that round.
That's time! Atkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tutu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Atkins's guard.
Atkins controlling Tutu's posture.
Atkins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Atkins.
Tutu with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutu tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkins is retaining full guard.
Tutu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tutu wants to stand but Atkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tutu wants to control from the top but Atkins keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tutu instigates a clinch.
Tutu pulls Atkins into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atkins lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutu trying to control the position here.
Tutu has momentary wrist control but Atkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Tutu keeps moving.
Atkins gets to his feet - Tutu follows without any prompting.
Atkins gets caught flat footed, as Tutu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Atkins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tutu presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Atkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tutu prevents Atkins from getting back to his feet.
Atkins has Tutu pulled in close to control his posture.
Tutu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tutu drops back looking for a leg! Atkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atkins manages to kick Tutu off! Tutu jumps back into Atkins's guard.
Tutu is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins is pulling down on Tutu's head to control his posture.
Tutu passes Atkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tutu lands with a punch from half guard.
Tutu wants to work for an arm triangle but Atkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Atkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atkins trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atkins is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Atkins is trying to maintain the position but Tutu is very close to passing his half guard.
Atkins tries to kick Tutu off but Tutu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Atkins is staying active underneath Tutu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atkins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkins is looking to clinch but Tutu is avoiding it.
Atkins clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Desmond Tutu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tutu closes the distance and clinches.
Tutu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tutu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tutu misses with a hook to the body
and Atkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tutu.
Tutu in side control, throwing shots but Atkins defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins is trying to control Tutu's posture but Tutu avoids it.
Tutu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkins keeps working.
Tutu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Tutu trying to control the position but Atkins is working away.
You can see the frustration on Atkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atkins is looking for a sweep.
Tutu trying to control the position but Atkins is working away.
Tutu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Atkins to his feet.
Atkins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tutu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Atkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutu clinches with his opponent.
Tutu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Atkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tutu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tutu is controlling him.
Atkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Atkins keeping moving, preventing Tutu from controlling successfully.
Atkins pulls Tutu in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutu trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Desmond Tutu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atkins has Tutu pulled in close to control his posture.
Atkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tutu controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tutu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atkins is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tutu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Atkins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tutu is on him like a limpet, forcing Atkins back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tutu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Tutu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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