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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny ChibaChiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and frank rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonny ChibaChiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, frank rock!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ChibaChiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? rock is fending him off so far but ChibaChiba persists. Nope, rock circles away and we're back to standing.
ChibaChiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
rock has his takedown stuffed
and ChibaChiba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
ChibaChiba 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.
ChibaChiba wants to get up but he can't break rock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
ChibaChiba trying to control the position from guard on top but rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ChibaChiba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ChibaChiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
ChibaChiba stopping the sweep attempt from rock.
ChibaChiba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
rock trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
rock moves out of range of the body kick from ChibaChiba.
rock tries for a takedown but ChibaChiba circles away easily
so ChibaChiba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
rock will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
ChibaChiba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
ChibaChiba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
rock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
ChibaChiba looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ChibaChiba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
ChibaChiba has his takedown stuffed
and rock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in ChibaChiba's guard.
ChibaChiba is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
rock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed ChibaChiba's guard.
rock tries to pass the half guard into mount. ChibaChiba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
ChibaChiba has one foot on rock's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
rock prevents ChibaChiba from breaking the clinch.
Come on rock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
ChibaChiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. rock avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny ChibaChiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ChibaChiba trying to control the position but instead, rock has worked for underhooks and has pushed ChibaChiba into the cage.
ChibaChiba takes a knee right on the jaw!
rock jumps guard but ChibaChiba stands there with rock around his waist. rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
rock is looking to control ChibaChiba's arms but ChibaChiba gets an underhook and turns him. Now rock has his back to the cage.
rock manages to break the clinch.
rock drives through with a takedown into guard.
ChibaChiba pulls rock in close to prevent any damage.
rock thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ChibaChiba working a defensive guard here.
ChibaChiba thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
ChibaChiba had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. rock is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. ChibaChiba Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take rock's back instead.
ChibaChiba gets his hands free as rock looks to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ChibaChiba has rock flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sonny ChibaChiba will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
ChibaChiba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ChibaChiba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
ChibaChiba keeps the fight on the outside.
rock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ChibaChiba as he jumps to the side.
ChibaChiba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
rock is not content to let ChibaChiba control the position.
ChibaChiba controlling the action here.
ChibaChiba tries to stand but his hand is stuck under rock.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rock striking from half guard on the bottom.
ChibaChiba tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
rock moves into full guard.
ChibaChiba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
rock wants to get back to his feet but ChibaChiba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
rock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ChibaChiba looking to pass the guard.
ChibaChiba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
rock clinches but ChibaChiba breaks the clinch
and ChibaChiba counters with a takedown into side control.
ChibaChiba stands up and beckons rock to his feet.
rock tries to clinch but ChibaChiba moves away
and ChibaChiba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
rock won't allow ChibaChiba to pass to mount.
rock tries to get to full guard but ChibaChiba has control of the leg.
ChibaChiba decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - ChibaChiba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ChibaChiba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
rock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ChibaChiba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by ChibaChiba.
ChibaChiba 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 four minutes gone in the round.
rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but ChibaChiba is one step ahead there.
ChibaChiba wants to pass the guard but rock is keeping the position.
rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ChibaChiba is stalling in the full guard.
rock is looking for a triangle but ChibaChiba pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny ChibaChiba dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
rock clinches but ChibaChiba breaks the clinch
and ChibaChiba counters with a nice double leg into side control. rock won't be happy with that.
ChibaChiba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but rock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
ChibaChiba wants to lay and pray for a moment but rock keeps working.
rock manages to get back to half guard.
rock trying to control from the bottom.
ChibaChiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for rock on the ground.
ChibaChiba slips a nice elbow through rock's hands, connecting with rock's forehead.
Sonny ChibaChiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ChibaChiba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so rock is just riding it out for now. ChibaChiba eventually gives up the hold.
rock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of ChibaChiba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take ChibaChiba's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
rock is looking to control ChibaChiba but ChibaChiba is wriggling around and keeping busy.
rock connects with a big shot to the side of ChibaChiba's head.
ChibaChiba trying to control the position but rock manages to sink in the hooks.
rock tries to get the hooks in deep but ChibaChiba pushed the leg off.
rock is hanging on to ChibaChiba's back as he tries to escape.
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.
rock not allowing ChibaChiba to control his hands.
rock is working the ground and pound. Can ChibaChiba escape?
rock is not going to allow ChibaChiba to sit and survive in this position.
ChibaChiba looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Can ChibaChiba hold on?! rock is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
rock wants to control but ChibaChiba is keeping busy.
rock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but ChibaChiba has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ChibaChiba is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
rock not allowing ChibaChiba to control his hands.
ChibaChiba trying to get back to his feet but rock is in full control for now.
rock lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns ChibaChiba.
rock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but ChibaChiba has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
ChibaChiba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BOOM! rock connects with a massive shot to the dome!
ChibaChiba is desperately trying to improve his position but rock has a good base and remains in mount.
rock tries to control but ChibaChiba wriggling away.
ChibaChiba wants to control but rock is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ChibaChiba is looking to improve his position but rock isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sonny ChibaChiba.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ChibaChiba, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny ChibaChiba!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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