Post by The Sandmen on Aug 11, 2020 20:01:24 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Dern while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Megumi Fujii doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Dern and Fujii move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Mackenzie Dern tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Dern is in open guard over Fujii... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dern moves forward looking for some action
Mackenzie Dern shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Dern tries to take Megumi Fujii to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Fujii is with is back on the ground now.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Mackenzie Dern breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii breaths deeply while on the ground
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Mackenzie Dern tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fujii is able to break the lock.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fujii throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mackenzie Dern realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mackenzie Dern didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close his guard around Fujii
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern attempts a triangle from bottom! Megumi Fujii slips out. Dern quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Megumi Fujii slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dern misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fujii cartwheels towards Dern!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Mackenzie Dern.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in his guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in his guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in his guard.
Mackenzie Dern manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Dern
Fujii use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) is cheering him!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Dern is in open guard over Fujii... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Mackenzie Dern appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fujii climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Fujii is standing while Dern is on the ground on his back
Dern tries to stand up!
Fujii doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Dern climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dern looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Megumi Fujii's punches
Dern is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fujii.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Dern moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fujii with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Dern is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Dern tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mackenzie Dern gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in his guard.
Mackenzie Dern keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Mackenzie Dern goes for an americana!
Fujii breaks free.
Dern clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in his guard.
Mackenzie Dern keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Mackenzie Dern goes for an americana!
Fujii breaks free.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in his guard.
Mackenzie Dern keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Mackenzie Dern tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Mackenzie Dern tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fujii hyper-extended his leg
Dern is locking that leglock...
Fujii hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Fujii is able to break the lock.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Dern tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mackenzie Dern is in half guard over Fujii
Mackenzie Dern isolates Megumi Fujii's left arm looking for an armbar...
Dern is locking that armbar...
Megumi Fujii manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Mackenzie Dern lost his dominant position.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dern's guard.
Dern clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii tries to pass to half guard...
Mackenzie Dern's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close his guard around Fujii
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close his guard around Fujii
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dern is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Fujii is holding Mackenzie Dern's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mackenzie Dern loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Megumi Fujii doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fujii climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Fujii is standing while Dern is on the ground on his back
Fujii moves backwards and gestures for Mackenzie Dern to stand up.
Dern climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mackenzie Dern shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dern into his guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Fujii
Mackenzie Dern seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dern tries to escape from closed guard...
Fujii waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mackenzie Dern! He is reversed and nor Megumi Fujii is on half guard!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Dern
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fujii positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Dern's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Mackenzie Dern looks to counter!
Dern tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fujii Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Dern is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Megumi Fujii lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Mackenzie Dern doesn't break the lock and Megumi Fujii is running out of time!
Crushing shot to Fujii's body! He's holding his side
Dern is locking that armbar...
Megumi Fujii lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Mackenzie Dern doesn't break the lock and Megumi Fujii is running out of time!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern attempts to move to full guard
Mackenzie Dern manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fujii struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern breaths deeply while on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Fujii's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Kimura looks tight...
Fujii Hyper-extended his arm
Dern locks his hands together and rotates Fujii's right arm! Great move! Fujii has no choice but to tap.
Winner is Mackenzie Dern by Submission (Kimura) at 2:01 Round 2
Statistics: Mackenzie Dern
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 289 s
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/1 (200%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 269 s
Dern is next-level, but Fujii is previous-levellling now. Which is regression.
Megumi Fujii doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Dern and Fujii move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Mackenzie Dern tries to bring the fight to the ground
Fujii goes down.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Dern is in open guard over Fujii... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dern moves forward looking for some action
Mackenzie Dern shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Dern tries to take Megumi Fujii to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Fujii is with is back on the ground now.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Mackenzie Dern breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Megumi Fujii. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Fujii breaths deeply while on the ground
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Mackenzie Dern tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fujii is able to break the lock.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Fujii throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Mackenzie Dern realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Fujii fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mackenzie Dern didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close his guard around Fujii
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern attempts a triangle from bottom! Megumi Fujii slips out. Dern quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Megumi Fujii slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dern misses a step and Megumi Fujii sees an opportunity to counter him!
Fujii cartwheels towards Dern!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Mackenzie Dern.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in his guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in his guard.
Megumi Fujii keeps control and remains in side mount.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern attempts to trap Megumi Fujii in his guard.
Mackenzie Dern manages to switch to full guard.
Megumi Fujii is in closed guard over Dern
Fujii use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) is cheering him!
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Mackenzie Dern is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Dern fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Megumi Fujii didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Dern is in open guard over Fujii... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Mackenzie Dern appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Fujii rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Fujii climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Fujii is standing while Dern is on the ground on his back
Dern tries to stand up!
Fujii doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mackenzie Dern. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Dern climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Dern looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Megumi Fujii's punches
Dern is on the receiving end of a great combo by Fujii.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Dern moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Fujii with a double overhooks!
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Dern is holding Megumi Fujii's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Megumi Fujii loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Dern tries to move to full mount!
Fujii won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mackenzie Dern gets sloppy and Megumi Fujii tries to take advantage...
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in his guard.
Mackenzie Dern keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Mackenzie Dern goes for an americana!
Fujii breaks free.
Dern clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in his guard.
Mackenzie Dern keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mackenzie Dern is in side mount over Megumi Fujii
Mackenzie Dern goes for an americana!
Fujii breaks free.
Fujii tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Megumi Fujii attempts to trap Mackenzie Dern in his guard.
Mackenzie Dern keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thialf (Heerenveen, Netherlands) are cheering for the fighters.
Mackenzie Dern tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Fujii is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Mackenzie Dern tries to finish with a leg lock!
Fujii hyper-extended his leg
Dern is locking that leglock...
Fujii hyper-extended his leg
Punishing hold!
Fujii is able to break the lock.
Mackenzie Dern is in open guard over Fujii
Dern tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mackenzie Dern is in half guard over Fujii
Mackenzie Dern isolates Megumi Fujii's left arm looking for an armbar...
Dern is locking that armbar...
Megumi Fujii manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Mackenzie Dern lost his dominant position.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Dern's guard.
Dern clumsily fails here and it's time for Megumi Fujii to fight back!
Megumi Fujii tries to pass to half guard...
Mackenzie Dern's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close his guard around Fujii
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern tries to close his guard around Fujii
He succeeds!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Dern is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Fujii is holding Mackenzie Dern's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mackenzie Dern loses balance and goes to the ground.
Megumi Fujii is in side mount over Mackenzie Dern
Megumi Fujii doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Fujii climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Fujii is standing while Dern is on the ground on his back
Fujii moves backwards and gestures for Mackenzie Dern to stand up.
Dern climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mackenzie Dern shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Megumi Fujii is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dern into his guard.
Mackenzie Dern is in closed guard over Fujii
Mackenzie Dern seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dern tries to escape from closed guard...
Fujii waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Mackenzie Dern! He is reversed and nor Megumi Fujii is on half guard!
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Dern
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Fujii positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Dern's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Mackenzie Dern looks to counter!
Dern tries an armbar from the bottom!
Fujii Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Fujii's eyes...
Dern is locking that armbar...
Crippling lock!
Megumi Fujii lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Mackenzie Dern doesn't break the lock and Megumi Fujii is running out of time!
Crushing shot to Fujii's body! He's holding his side
Dern is locking that armbar...
Megumi Fujii lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Mackenzie Dern doesn't break the lock and Megumi Fujii is running out of time!
Megumi Fujii breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Megumi Fujii is in half guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern attempts to move to full guard
Mackenzie Dern manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Fujii struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Dern breaths deeply while on the ground
Megumi Fujii is in open guard over Dern
Mackenzie Dern isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Fujii Hyper-extended his arm
Punishing hold!
Fujii's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Kimura looks tight...
Fujii Hyper-extended his arm
Dern locks his hands together and rotates Fujii's right arm! Great move! Fujii has no choice but to tap.
Winner is Mackenzie Dern by Submission (Kimura) at 2:01 Round 2
Statistics: Mackenzie Dern
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 289 s
Statistics: Megumi Fujii
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/1 (200%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 269 s
Dern is next-level, but Fujii is previous-levellling now. Which is regression.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!