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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Your Name Here (ranked 1257 p4p, 138 weight class) and Matsuda Taro (ranked 1251 p4p, 137 weight class). Here's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Green Card. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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152 lbs
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Your Name Here!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matsuda Taro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taro throws a nice looking combination but Here bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Here shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taro pinned against the cage. Taro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A low kick from Taro is predictable there
and Here counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Taro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Here is pressing down on Taro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taro is holding on for now.
Here seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Here is working for a submission of some sort.
Here working the head and body with strikes.
Taro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Here is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Here thows a huge punch but Taro dodges it nicely.
Here wants to free his trapped foot but Taro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Here not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Here not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Here missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Here is keen to just control but Taro is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taro wants to get back to full guard.
Here content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Here wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taro keeps working.
Taro controlling the position well.
Here is looking for a kimura but Taro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Here to get the leverage.
Here seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taro is trying to maintain the position but Here is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Here throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taro's waist but Taro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Here off to one side.
Taro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Here on the side of the head.
Here looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Here connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taro misses with a two punch combination.
Here fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taro manages to avoid it.
Taro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Here.
Here tries to counter with a takedown but Taro is quick to defend against it.
Taro lands with a nice combination. Here backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Here. Taro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Here misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taro.
Taro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Taro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taro throws a chopping leg kick but Here manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Here appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Here with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taro counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Here blocks the body kick.
Taro misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Here moves to clinch but Taro breaks away
and Taro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Taro.
Here throws a body punch but Taro moves out of range.
Matsuda Taro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Here checks a leg kick.
Here throws a hook but Taro avoids it easily.
Here has a takedown stuffed.
Taro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taro throws a leg kick but Here checks it.
Matsuda Taro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Here tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Here on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Here gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsuda Taro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taro takes one to the chin there.
Taro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taro throws out a loose jab but Here uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taro throws a shot from downtown. Here moves away and avoids it.
Taro misses with a body shot.
Here shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taro as he jumps to the side.
Taro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Here takes one to the side of the head.
Here closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taro circles away.
Taro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Here is looking to clinch.
Taro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Here lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taro connects with a body shot.
Taro throws a hook to the side of Here's head but Here sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Taro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Here's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Here scrambles back to his feet.
Here fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taro misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Here darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Here is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Here on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taro. Taro obviously looking to wear him down.
Taro lands with a good body shot.
Taro moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuda Taro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taro fails to land with a series of punches.
Here is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Taro misses the target.
Taro throws a jab when Here was well out of range.
Here was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Here drives through with a takedown into Taro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Here throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Here is looking to pass into half guard but Taro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taro is in guard.
Here tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taro pushing down on Here's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taro is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Here wants to control but Taro is keeping busy.
Here is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Here has a hand on Taro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Taro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Here tries to hold on but Taro pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Here tries to control the position but Taro now has his back.
Your Name Here overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taro keeps control of the position as Here tries to break free.
Here trying to control the position but Taro manages to sink in the hooks.
Taro slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Here trying to control the position but Taro manages to sink in the hooks.
Taro is hanging on to Here's back as he tries to escape.
Taro gets his hands free as Here looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsuda Taro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Here checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taro.
Taro throws a looping overhand right but Here ducks down to avoid it.
Here swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Here changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taro tries to avoid it but Here manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taro to the ground. Taro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Here takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Here takes one to the chin there.
Here turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taro swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Here to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Taro as Here shoots in.
Here is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taro throws a leg kick but Here sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Here doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taro counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Your Name Here. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taro lunges at Here with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Here's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Here tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Here throws a nice looking combination but Taro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Here shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Here fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taro misses the jab.
Taro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taro misses with a wild combination.
Here on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taro duly obliges.
Here is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taro lands a nice hook to Here's body. Here takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taro throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Taro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Here fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taro to the ground. Here is now in Taro's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Here stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Here wants to control from the top but Taro keeps moving.
Here pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taro is keeping the position for now.
Taro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Here. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Here trying to control but Taro is working from the bottom.
Taro has Here pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Here is looking to advance position but Taro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Taro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Here is looking to escape.
Here is looking to improve his position but Taro isn't that keen on the idea.
Your Name Here has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuda Taro 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.
Here looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Here breaks Taro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Taro wants to sweep but no luck.
Here postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Here postures up and lands a big shot to Taro's brow.
Here throwing strikes but missing.
Here loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsuda Taro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsuda Taro!
Matsuda Taro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Your Name Here was interviewed post fight and said 'Ay Caramba.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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