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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stanford Keith (ranked 7887 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisy McLaughlin (ranked 7640 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stanford Keith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisy McLaughlin!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keith tries to clinch there but McLaughlin circles away.
Keith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McLaughlin to the ground. Keith is now in McLaughlin's guard.
Keith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keith drops back looking for a leg! McLaughlin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McLaughlin manages to kick Keith off! Keith jumps back into McLaughlin's guard.
McLaughlin seems keen to control Keith's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keith stands up from McLaughlin's guard - Keith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Keith fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith moves out of range as McLaughlin strikes.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
McLaughlin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McLaughlin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keith on his heels. He'll look to pass Keith's guard now, I'm sure.
Keith managing to control the position.
McLaughlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McLaughlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McLaughlin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin wants to stand but Keith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Keith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Keith controlling McLaughlin's posture.
Keith looking to hit a scissor sweep but McLaughlin is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Keith trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McLaughlin.
Keith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
Keith tries for a takedown but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLaughlin.
It looked like Keith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keith on his heels. He'll look to pass Keith's guard now, I'm sure.
Keith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLaughlin wants to control from the top but Keith keeps moving.
McLaughlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keith is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin wants to stand but Keith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Keith trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daisy McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisy McLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McLaughlin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLaughlin's coach down at MMA Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McLaughlin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Keith shoots in for a takedown but McLaughlin shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from McLaughlin. No joy for Keith on that attempt.
Keith gets caught flat footed, as McLaughlin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Keith wants to sweep here but McLaughlin controlling him for the moment.
Keith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin is pushing down on Keith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keith is fighting to maintain full guard but McLaughlin has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin is looking to take a break and control but Keith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLaughlin wants to advance to full mount but Keith doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McLaughlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith seems keen to control McLaughlin's posture.
Keith keeping moving, preventing McLaughlin from controlling successfully.
Keith pulls McLaughlin in close to his closed guard and prevents McLaughlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
McLaughlin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Keith 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.
McLaughlin trying to keep a closed guard but Keith is proving a slippery customer.
Keith gets to his feet - McLaughlin follows without any prompting.
McLaughlin forces Keith back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from McLaughlin does no damage.
McLaughlin throws the kick towards the body but Keith avoids it.
Keith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McLaughlin is staying active underneath Keith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McLaughlin is trying to stand.
Keith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Keith misses with a takedown attempt - McLaughlin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanford Keith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanford Keith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLaughlin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keith uses from the top position.
Keith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McLaughlin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McLaughlin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keith struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keith is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisy McLaughlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McLaughlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keith is rocked!
McLaughlin postures up in Keith's guard and throws a big left but Keith blocks it.
Oh Keith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keith keeping full guard, as McLaughlin tries to pass.
McLaughlin stopping the sweep attempt from Keith.
Daisy McLaughlin has got the better of the ground game so far.
McLaughlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Keith is trying to control the position but McLaughlin postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keith is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McLaughlin can do anything to dispel that myth.
McLaughlin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McLaughlin seems keen to control Keith's posture.
McLaughlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McLaughlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLaughlin trying to control the position here.
Keith gets to his feet. McLaughlin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McLaughlin dives in and scores a takedown into Keith's guard.
McLaughlin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keith is pulling down on McLaughlin's head. It's preventing any offense from McLaughlin, at least for the moment.
McLaughlin throwing strikes but missing.
Keith is trying to control the position but McLaughlin postures up.
Keith wants to sweep but no luck.
McLaughlin scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin wants to get up but he can't break Keith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McLaughlin stays in close to Keith's body and controls the position.
McLaughlin throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLaughlin 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.
McLaughlin throwing strikes from guard but Keith blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McLaughlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLaughlin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Keith is proving hard to escape from.
Keith working a defensive guard here.
McLaughlin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Keith, up you get!
McLaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLaughlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McLaughlin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
McLaughlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McLaughlin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McLaughlin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaughlin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
McLaughlin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin content to control rather than advance.
Keith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McLaughlin wants to stand up but Keith is controlling the position.
Keith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McLaughlin not doing much here.
McLaughlin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McLaughlin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McLaughlin wants to free his trapped foot but Keith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McLaughlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin wants to stand but Keith has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McLaughlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Keith has hold of McLaughlin's hands but McLaughlin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McLaughlin is pressing down on Keith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keith is holding on for now.
Keith trying to control but McLaughlin postures up.
McLaughlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Keith is pressing down on McLaughlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keith is trying to control the position but McLaughlin postures up.
McLaughlin pushing down on Keith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McLaughlin is trying to work for a kimura but Keith is defending well.
McLaughlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McLaughlin tries to stand and escape but Keith is controlling the position.
Keith wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keith wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McLaughlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McLaughlin tries to pass to full mount but Keith defends it.
McLaughlin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, McLaughlin seems content to control.
Keith wants to improve his position but McLaughlin is controlling well.
Keith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McLaughlin tries to stand and escape but Keith is controlling the position.
McLaughlin works his way into full mount!
Keith seems to have got his legs back now.
McLaughlin avoids the attempt from Keith to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McLaughlin prevents Keith from getting the reversal.
Keith regains half guard.
Keith gets full guard.
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.
Keith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McLaughlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keith is keeping the position for now.
Keith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McLaughlin wants to control from the top but Keith keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daisy McLaughlin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLaughlin 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisy McLaughlin!
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