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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Archie Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keo Pingonmmavong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pingonmmavong has chosen Chillax as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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161 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Archie Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keo Pingonmmavong!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pingonmmavong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Becker to the mat! Becker manages to get full guard.
Becker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pingonmmavong defends well.
Pingonmmavong stopping the sweep attempt from Becker.
Pingonmmavong stands up from Becker's guard - Pingonmmavong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Becker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pingonmmavong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Becker counters with a straight right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Becker. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Pingonmmavong. Beautiful body shot.
Pingonmmavong connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pingonmmavong.
Pingonmmavong cracks the inside of Becker's front leg.
Pingonmmavong moves into range and clinches up with Becker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pingonmmavong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pingonmmavong throws a leg kick that misses.
Becker really is a fat lump.
Pingonmmavong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Becker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Pingonmmavong misses.
Pingonmmavong clinches up against the cage.
Becker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pingonmmavong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pingonmmavong misses with an elbow strike.
Pingonmmavong tries to land a knee to the head but Becker blocks with his arms.
Pingonmmavong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Pingonmmavong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pingonmmavong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pingonmmavong looking to throw knees to the head but Becker is blocking nicely.
Becker manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pingonmmavong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Becker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Becker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pingonmmavong.
Pingonmmavong lands a lovely overhand right.
Becker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pingonmmavong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pingonmmavong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Becker is out of range and Pingonmmavong settles back down.
Becker is looking for a counter combo.
Pingonmmavong has closed the distance and engaged Becker in a clinch.
Pingonmmavong misses with a knee to the head.
Becker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pingonmmavong gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Becker to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Pingonmmavong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keo Pingonmmavong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pingonmmavong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pingonmmavong swivels and escapes.
That kick from Pingonmmavong tenderised Becker's leg. Becker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pingonmmavong closes the distance and pushes Becker back into the cage.
Pingonmmavong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pingonmmavong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Becker dodges an elbow strike from Pingonmmavong.
Becker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Becker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pingonmmavong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pingonmmavong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Becker up against the cage.
Pingonmmavong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Becker avoids the elbow strike from Pingonmmavong, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pingonmmavong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becker is looking to clinch.
Pingonmmavong has managed to clinch.
Becker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pingonmmavong lands an elbow inside that Becker shrugs off.
Pingonmmavong misses with a knee strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Becker blocks an elbow strike.
Pingonmmavong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Becker's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pingonmmavong throws an elbow but misses.
Becker really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
A knee to the head by Pingonmmavong.
Pingonmmavong blocking some punches.
Pingonmmavong lands an elbow just above Becker 's eye.
Becker blocks an elbow strike from Pingonmmavong.
Pingonmmavong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keo Pingonmmavong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Archie Becker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pingonmmavong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Becker counters with a left to the body.
Becker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pingonmmavong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Becker, pushing him back against the cage.
Pingonmmavong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Becker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pingonmmavong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Becker was covering up waiting for the punch and Pingonmmavong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Becker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pingonmmavong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pingonmmavong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Becker closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pingonmmavong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pingonmmavong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Becker avoids a wild elbow strike from Pingonmmavong.
Pingonmmavong throws an elbow but it misses.
Pingonmmavong working hard to break the clinch.
Becker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pingonmmavong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pingonmmavong lands an elbow inside.
Pingonmmavong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pingonmmavong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Becker's defenses.
Archie Becker's cut is getting worse.
Pingonmmavong throws an elbow that misses.
Becker trying to stall but Pingonmmavong improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pingonmmavong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pingonmmavong lands an elbow inside that Becker shrugs off.
Pingonmmavong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pingonmmavong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pingonmmavong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pingonmmavong lands with a nice combination. Becker backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pingonmmavong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Becker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pingonmmavong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pingonmmavong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Becker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Becker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pingonmmavong circles away.
Pingonmmavong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A lazy body kick from Pingonmmavong
and Becker counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Pingonmmavong. No joy for Becker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pingonmmavong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pingonmmavong is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pingonmmavong misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Pingonmmavong is predictable there
and Becker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pingonmmavong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pingonmmavong thuds his shin into the meat of Becker's side.
Pingonmmavong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pingonmmavong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Becker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Becker wants a takedown but no success here.
Pingonmmavong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pingonmmavong tries to keep at a distance but Becker has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pingonmmavong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pingonmmavong misses with a knee to the head.
Pingonmmavong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Becker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Becker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pingonmmavong tries to break free but Becker pushes him back against the cage.
Becker avoids the elbow strike from Pingonmmavong, against the cage.
Pingonmmavong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pingonmmavong misses with a body shot
and Becker counters with a series of strikes. Pingonmmavong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keo Pingonmmavong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Becker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Becker tries to clinch but Pingonmmavong is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keo Pingonmmavong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Archie Becker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pingonmmavong wants to land a leg kick but Becker is out of range.
Pingonmmavong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pingonmmavong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Becker moves in looking to clinch but Pingonmmavong pushes him off.
Pingonmmavong moves into range and clinches up with Becker.
Pingonmmavong misses with an elbow strike.
Becker lands with a right to the head.
Pingonmmavong looking to throw knees to the head but Becker is blocking nicely.
Becker avoids a wild elbow strike from Pingonmmavong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pingonmmavong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pingonmmavong lands a knee to the head.
Becker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Becker avoids the elbow strike from Pingonmmavong, against the cage.
Becker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pingonmmavong throws a low kick but Becker avoids it.
Becker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pingonmmavong.
Pingonmmavong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pingonmmavong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Becker.
No joy there for Pingonmmavong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pingonmmavong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pingonmmavong closes the distance and pushes Becker back into the cage.
Pingonmmavong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Becker is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pingonmmavong breaks from the clinch.
Pingonmmavong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Becker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but Pingonmmavong shows good takedown defense.
And Pingonmmavong tries to counter it with a takedown but Becker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pingonmmavong throws a low kick but Becker moves out of range easily.
Pingonmmavong fakes the leg kick and cracks Becker in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pingonmmavong closes the distance and clinches.
Becker blocks the elbow strike.
Keo Pingonmmavong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Becker dodges an elbow strike from Pingonmmavong.
Becker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pingonmmavong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keo Pingonmmavong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pingonmmavong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Becker.
Becker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pingonmmavong connects with a body shot that sends Becker's belly button to the back.
Becker looks for a takedown but Pingonmmavong sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws a head kick that misses.
Becker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pingonmmavong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pingonmmavong throws a quick inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pingonmmavong.
Becker moves out of range of the body kick.
Pingonmmavong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Becker, pushing him back against the cage.
Becker has Pingonmmavong pressed against the cage, preventing Pingonmmavong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pingonmmavong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Becker blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pingonmmavong being controlled against the cage.
Becker takes an elbow to the temple.
Becker lands a shoulder strike.
Becker blocks the elbow strike.
Becker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Archie Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pingonmmavong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keo Pingonmmavong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pingonmmavong 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keo Pingonmmavong!
Keo Pingonmmavong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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