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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hercule Poirot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Madoka Yuhara (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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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hercule Poirot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Madoka Yuhara!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poirot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poirot gets caught flat footed, as Yuhara shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Yuhara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poirot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yuhara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yuhara trying to control but Poirot is working from the bottom.
Yuhara wants to pass the guard but Poirot is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuhara drops back looking for a leg! Poirot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poirot manages to kick Yuhara off! Yuhara jumps back into Poirot's guard.
Yuhara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuhara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poirot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poirot throws a head kick that misses.
Yuhara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yuhara closes the distance and clinches up with Poirot, looking for a takedown. Yuhara pushes Poirot against the cage but Poirot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yuhara shoots in but Poirot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Yuhara looks gassed!
Poirot tries to clinch there but Yuhara circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Poirot stuffs the takedown.
Hercule Poirot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madoka Yuhara.
Poirot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yuhara's head.
Yuhara is looking to clinch but Poirot is avoiding it.
Poirot instigates a clinch.
Poirot tries a knee to the head but Yuhara blocks it.
Poirot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yuhara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yuhara shoots in but Poirot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirot tries a head kick but it misses.
Poirot could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yuhara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poirot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yuhara blocks a head kick by Poirot.
Poirot lands with a kick to the temple. Yuhara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hercule Poirot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirot throws a sloppy head kick and Yuhara moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poirot checks a leg kick.
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.
Poirot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yuhara slips under a jab.
Poirot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuhara shoots in for a takedown but Poirot shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poirot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poirot thumps Yuhara with a low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yuhara shoots in for a double leg but Poirot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercule Poirot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick from Poirot lands but Yuhara takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poirot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Yuhara with that takedown attempt.
Poirot misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirot has Yuhara up against the cage in a clinch.
Poirot connects with a knee to the head.
Poirot is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yuhara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poirot smiles and moves away.
Yuhara staying out of range there.
Yuhara shoots in but Poirot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hercule Poirot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madoka Yuhara.
Yuhara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yuhara doesn't manage to clinch there - Poirot circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poirot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poirot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yuhara.
Yuhara wants to clinch
and Poirot counters with a body kick that stops Yuhara in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick misses from Poirot.
Poirot misses with a head kick.
Poirot throws a head kick that misses.
Yuhara has a takedown stuffed.
Yuhara is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirot moves in looking to clinch but Yuhara pushes him off.
Hercule Poirot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poirot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yuhara looks for a takedown but Poirot sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Poirot.
A head kick misses from Poirot.
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.
Poirot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yuhara blocks the body kick.
Poirot tries a head kick but it misses.
Yuhara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poirot as he jumps to the side.
Yuhara blocks a head kick by Poirot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poirot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yuhara closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercule Poirot dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Poirot misses with a head kick.
Poirot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yuhara avoids the head kick by Poirot.
Yuhara closes the distance and clinches up with Poirot, looking for a takedown. Yuhara pushes Poirot against the cage but Poirot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yuhara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poirot throws out the jab.
Yuhara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Poirot tries to avoid it but Yuhara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Poirot to the ground. Poirot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuhara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poirot but Poirot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hercule Poirot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madoka Yuhara.
Yuhara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yuhara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirot throws a leg kick but Yuhara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poirot throws a head kick that Yuhara semi-blocks.
Poirot misses with a head kick.
Yuhara shoots in for a takedown but Poirot shows good takedown defense.
Hercule Poirot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poirot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poirot scores with a punch to the head.
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.
Poirot throws a head kick but Yuhara moves out of range.
Yuhara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poirot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yuhara shoots for a double leg takedown but Poirot sprawls well. He's pushed Yuhara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Poirot throws a head kick that misses.
Yuhara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poirot lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poirot connects with a looping right hand.
Poirot goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yuhara has his takedown stuffed
and Poirot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yuhara walks forward, straight into a front kick from Poirot.
Poirot tries to clinch but Yuhara is having none of it.
Yuhara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Poirot misses the target.
Poirot misses with a hook.
Yuhara has his takedown stuffed
and Poirot counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Yuhara is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Poirot throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yuhara.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirot lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Madoka Yuhara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hercule Poirot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poirot scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hercule Poirot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poirot, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hercule Poirot!
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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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