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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Merrill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Osiris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Osiris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hugo Merrill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merrill gets tackled into the cage by Osiris. Osiris maintains the clinch.
Osiris managing to block the knees to the body from Merrill.
Merrill pulls Osiris into guard.
Osiris trying to control the position from guard on top but Merrill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merrill looking for a sweep. Not yet Merrill, not yet.
Osiris looking to sit in guard and control but Merrill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Merrill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Merrill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Merrill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Merrill 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osiris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merrill defends well.
Merrill working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merrill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Osiris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Osiris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merrill has passed into half guard!
Merrill working Osiris over with strikes.
Osiris is looking for a sweep. Merrill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two 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.
Osiris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Osiris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merrill content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Osiris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merrill pulls his head out easily.
Merrill content to control rather than advance.
Merrill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Osiris is trying to stand up here but Merrill is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Osiris taking some punishment here, with Merrill in his half guard.
Osiris is trying to maintain the position but Merrill is very close to passing his half guard.
Merrill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Merrill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merrill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Osiris wants to control but Merrill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merrill is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Merrill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Osiris sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Merrill seems content to control.
Osiris wants to improve his position but Merrill is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Merrill working over Osiris with some ground and pound. Osiris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Osiris tries to get to full guard but Merrill has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merrill lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Merrill dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Merrill has closed the distance and engaged Osiris in a clinch.
Merrill throws a punch but it's blocked by Osiris.
Merrill wants the takedown. Osiris is fighting it off but Merrill persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Osiris's guard against the cage.
Osiris pushes Merrill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Osiris clinches with his opponent.
Osiris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Osiris thuds his shin into the meat of Merrill's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merrill has Osiris up against the cage in a clinch.
Merrill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osiris can do to turn this around?
Osiris decides to pull guard.
Osiris is trying to hold Merrill in close to prevent damage but Merrill has managed to pass into half guard.
Osiris tries to roll over but Merrill keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osiris trying to control here.
Osiris is looking to improve his position.
Osiris moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Osiris is wriggling around but Merrill manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Osiris trying to control here.
Merrill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Merrill landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Merrill not doing much here.
Merrill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merrill controlling the action here.
Osiris tries to roll over but Merrill keeps him under control.
Merrill working over Osiris with some ground and pound. Osiris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Merrill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Merrill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Osiris trying to control but Merrill postures up.
Osiris is trying to stand up here but Merrill is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Osiris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merrill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Merrill not doing much here.
Merrill working the head and body with strikes.
Osiris wants to control but Merrill is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osiris is trying to escape back to his feet but Merrill uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Osiris seems a little lost for a moment, as Merrill dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Merrill dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Merrill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Osiris bucks up and tries to throw Merrill off but instead Merrill has got his back!
Hugo Merrill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Osiris grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Osiris is taking damage to the body and head.
Merrill lands strikes to the head.
Osiris tries to escape the position.
Osiris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Osiris breaks Merrill's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiris throws a strike but Merrill rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Osiris wants to sweep but no luck.
Osiris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merrill landing some decent shots from guard.
Merrill prevents Osiris from getting back to his feet.
Merrill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merrill lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiris has momentary wrist control but Merrill slips an elbow through the middle.
Merrill stopping the sweep attempt from Osiris.
Merrill advances to half guard.
Merrill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Osiris taking some punishment here, with Merrill in his half guard.
Merrill lands with a punch from half guard.
Merrill drops an elbow to the side of Osiris's head.
Osiris gets back to full guard.
Merrill wants to stand but Osiris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Merrill stopping the sweep attempt from Osiris.
Osiris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osiris trying to keep a closed guard but Merrill is proving a slippery customer.
Merrill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Osiris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merrill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merrill chips away with some ground and pound.
Merrill works over Osiris with some ground and pound from guard.
Merrill lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Merrill slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Merrill stops Osiris from standing up.
Merrill gets to his feet - Osiris follows without any prompting.
Merrill drives through with a takedown into Osiris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Merrill lands a couple of digs.
Merrill controlling from the top position.
Merrill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Viktor Osiris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugo Merrill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merrill distracts Osiris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Merrill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merrill, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Merrill!
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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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