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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yohiro Itzugari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yohiro Itzugari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yohiro Itzugari!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HowGSPSaysIt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
HowGSPSaysIt content just to control the position here.
Itzugari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Itzugari is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt content just to control the position here.
HowGSPSaysIt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
HowGSPSaysIt throws a series of punches but Itzugari avoids them all with ease.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzugari moves into the clinch.
HowGSPSaysIt is pressed up against the cage. Itzugari has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HowGSPSaysIt down to the mat. HowGSPSaysIt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
HowGSPSaysIt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Itzugari won't allow HowGSPSaysIt to pass to mount.
HowGSPSaysIt slows the pace down in half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt wants to pass to mount but Itzugari is defending the position.
Itzugari trying to control but HowGSPSaysIt postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt wants to pass to mount but Itzugari is defending the position.
HowGSPSaysIt trying to control the pace.
HowGSPSaysIt works his foot free and advances to mount.
HowGSPSaysIt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Itzugari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for HowGSPSaysIt!
Itzugari prevents HowGSPSaysIt from getting the reversal.
Itzugari looking to control but HowGSPSaysIt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
HowGSPSaysIt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if HowGSPSaysIt tries to get out of the position.
Itzugari avoids the attempt from HowGSPSaysIt to control.
HowGSPSaysIt is looking to get to half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's six 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.
Itzugari trying to control but HowGSPSaysIt is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HowGSPSaysIt wants to control but Itzugari is having none of it.
HowGSPSaysIt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
HowGSPSaysIt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt gets back to half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Itzugari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Itzugari's back!
Good control from HowGSPSaysIt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Itzugari for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Itzugari fails with the takedown.
That's eight 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.
Itzugari thows a body shot but no joy.
HowGSPSaysIt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Itzugari tries to roll over but HowGSPSaysIt keeps him under control.
HowGSPSaysIt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Itzugari wants to control but HowGSPSaysIt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with HowGSPSaysIt in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
HowGSPSaysIt tries for a takedown but Itzugari circles away easily
and Itzugari counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt 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.
Itzugari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Itzugari stalls.
Itzugari tries for a takedown. No joy.
HowGSPSaysIt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Itzugari has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but HowGSPSaysIt regains guard immediately.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling Itzugari's posture.
HowGSPSaysIt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Itzugari is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt pulls Itzugari in to control the position.
HowGSPSaysIt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Itzugari is looking for a sweep. HowGSPSaysIt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
HowGSPSaysIt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Itzugari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
HowGSPSaysIt sitting in guard here, content to control.
HowGSPSaysIt looking to pass the guard.
Itzugari looking for a sweep. Not yet Itzugari, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt postures up.
HowGSPSaysIt passes into half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
HowGSPSaysIt trying to mount his opponent but Itzugari defends it.
Itzugari is looking for a sweep. HowGSPSaysIt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
HowGSPSaysIt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Itzugari is looking for a sweep. HowGSPSaysIt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt uses his free foot to push down on Itzugari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Itzugari.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling from the full mount.
Itzugari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
HowGSPSaysIt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six 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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
HowGSPSaysIt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Itzugari moves into the clinch.
HowGSPSaysIt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Itzugari is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Itzugari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. HowGSPSaysIt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
HowGSPSaysIt gets the takedown into side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt wants to control but Itzugari is keeping him busy.
HowGSPSaysIt controls the position from side control.
Itzugari is looking to regain half guard here but HowGSPSaysIt keeps moving and retains side control.
Itzugari is breathing heavily.
Itzugari wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Itzugari being controlled for a moment.
Itzugari tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Itzugari's face as HowGSPSaysIt controls the position.
Itzugari is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks HowGSPSaysIt politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. HowGSPSaysIt prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
HowGSPSaysIt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Itzugari holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itzugari drops down looking for an ankle pick but HowGSPSaysIt pulls his leg out and moves away.
HowGSPSaysIt shoots and misses
and Itzugari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in HowGSPSaysIt's guard.
HowGSPSaysIt is pulling down on Itzugari's head to control his posture.
HowGSPSaysIt wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Itzugari gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
HowGSPSaysIt wants to pass the guard but Itzugari is keeping the position.
HowGSPSaysIt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
HowGSPSaysIt wants to control from the top but Itzugari keeps moving.
HowGSPSaysIt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itzugari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
HowGSPSaysIt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
HowGSPSaysIt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Itzugari stuffs the takedown attempt from HowGSPSaysIt. HowGSPSaysIt gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
HowGSPSaysIt shoots in for a double leg but Itzugari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Itzugari drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
HowGSPSaysIt is looking to reverse the position.
HowGSPSaysIt is trying to control Itzugari's posture but Itzugari avoids it.
Itzugari trying to control the position but HowGSPSaysIt is working away.
HowGSPSaysIt isn't going anywhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on HowGSPSaysIt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Itzugari closes the distance and clinches.
Itzugari gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, HowGSPSaysIt regains guard.
Itzugari looking to pass the guard.
Itzugari tries to stand but HowGSPSaysIt is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt seems keen to control Itzugari's posture.
HowGSPSaysIt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Itzugari!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt controlling the position easily from mount.
Itzugari is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
HowGSPSaysIt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
HowGSPSaysIt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Itzugari to the mat! Itzugari manages to get full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
HowGSPSaysIt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
HowGSPSaysIt advances to mount.
HowGSPSaysIt works his way to his opponent's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Itzugari trying to control the hands but HowGSPSaysIt breaks the grip.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
HowGSPSaysIt shoots and misses
and Itzugari counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Itzugari.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itzugari is trying to trip HowGSPSaysIt. He has hold of a leg but HowGSPSaysIt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Itzugari persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as HowGSPSaysIt holds on and takes a little breather.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Itzugari stopping the sweep attempt from HowGSPSaysIt.
HowGSPSaysIt is trying to control the position but Itzugari postures up.
HowGSPSaysIt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Itzugari's guard.
HowGSPSaysIt stays in close to Itzugari's body and controls the position.
Yohiro Itzugari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
HowGSPSaysIt looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for HowGSPSaysIt, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight for Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt!
Mattiu HowGSPSaysIt wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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