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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Dismantle (ranked 826 p4p, 1338 weight class) and Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 95 p4p, 150 weight class). Dismantle comes into the arena with Come As You Are blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148
13 - 6 - 1 |
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150
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good kicks
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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 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mickey Dismantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Nagashima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagashima with the counter takedown but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Dismantle digs a good hook to Nagashima's body.
Nagashima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagashima dives in for a single leg takedown but Dismantle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dismantle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle throws a lazy body kick
and Nagashima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dismantle's guard.
Dismantle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagashima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dismantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagashima throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagashima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima throwing strikes but missing.
Dismantle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagashima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagashima is working Dismantle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagashima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dismantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagashima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dismantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagashima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dismantle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagashima.
Dismantle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Nagashima passes into half guard.
Nagashima throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nagashima throwing shots but Dismantle is blocking nicely.
Nagashima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagashima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dismantle to regain full guard.
Nagashima stops Dismantle from standing up.
Dismantle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagashima.
Dismantle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima wants to pass the guard but Dismantle is keeping the position.
Dismantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagashima throws a strike but Dismantle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nagashima isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dismantle stacks Nagashima on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dismantle!
Nagashima is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagashima throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dismantle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nagashima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nagashima has his foot on Dismantle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dismantle works his way back into a safe position though.
Dismantle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagashima is striking off his back. Dismantle thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Nagashima actively working from the bottom here.
Nagashima actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nagashima wants to improve his position but Dismantle is controlling well.
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nagashima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
Nagashima missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagashima trying to get back to full guard but Dismantle takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Nagashima dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dismantle connects with a body shot that sends Nagashima's belly button to the back.
Nagashima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nagashima avoids the head kick by Dismantle.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Nagashima feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nagashima or perhaps it was just good defense by Dismantle, which made it look bad.
Dismantle leaves Nagashima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nagashima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dismantle. Dismantle obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Dismantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dismantle. Beautiful body shot.
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dismantle but Dismantle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dismantle with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagashima.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagashima off the cage and back into range.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Dismantle throws out a leg kick but Nagashima moves out of range and Dismantle only half commits.
Nagashima with the counter takedown but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Nagashima moved away.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagashima takes one to the chin there.
Good work by Nagashima as he checks the leg kick.
Dismantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dismantle digs a good hook to Nagashima's body.
Nagashima has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Dismantle as he connects with a hook.
Dismantle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagashima counters with a shoot takedown. Dismantle fights it but they end up in guard.
Dismantle has momentary wrist control but Nagashima slips an elbow through the middle.
Nagashima working some strikes from top position.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Nagashima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagashima scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagashima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dismantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagashima scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagashima postures up and lands a big shot to Dismantle's brow.
Dismantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagashima is in close to Dismantle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nagashima throwing strikes from guard but Dismantle blocks nicely.
Nagashima throwing strikes from guard but Dismantle blocks nicely.
Nagashima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagashima throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagashima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagashima lands a couple of elbows.
Kaoru Nagashima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagashima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagashima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Dismantle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagashima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagashima is looking to work some ground and pound but Dismantle has wrist control.
Nagashima works over Dismantle with some ground and pound from guard.
Nagashima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagashima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagashima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagashima throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagashima throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dismantle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagashima postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagashima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dismantle is keeping the position for now.
Dismantle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nagashima is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
Nagashima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nagashima checks a leg kick nicely.
Nagashima dives in for a single leg takedown but Dismantle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dismantle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nagashima is out of range and Dismantle settles back down.
Nice takedown defense from Dismantle. No joy for Nagashima on that attempt.
Dismantle thuds a left hand into Nagashima's body.
Dismantle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dismantle wants to slow Nagashima down by chopping away at his legs.
And Nagashima tries to counter it with a takedown but Dismantle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good shot there by Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima takes one to the side of the head.
Dismantle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagashima shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dismantle defends it nicely.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Dismantle.
Dismantle's corner calls for a 1-2. Dismantle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nagashima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Dismantle. No joy for Nagashima on that attempt.
Dismantle misses with a head kick.
Dismantle catches Nagashima with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Dismantle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagashima shoots in looking for a takedown but Dismantle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagashima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nagashima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dismantle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dismantle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagashima can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nagashima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle lands a leg kick that knocks Nagashima off balance momentarily.
Nagashima takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dismantle stuffs the takedown attempt from Nagashima. Nagashima gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Dismantle cracks a nice hook into Nagashima's ribs.
Nagashima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dismantle tries to avoid it but Nagashima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dismantle to the ground. Dismantle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dismantle scores with a nice body kick.
Nagashima 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.
Nagashima darts in looking for a takedown but Dismantle gets double underhooks and turns Nagashima into the cage.
Nagashima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dismantle.
Dismantle lands with a kick to the temple. Nagashima shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima darts in looking for a takedown but Dismantle gets double underhooks and turns Nagashima into the cage.
Nagashima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dismantle. Dismantle obviously looking to wear him down.
Dismantle lands with a right hand.
Nagashima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagashima fails with the takedown.
Dismantle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut lands for Dismantle. That snapped Nagashima's head back.
Nagashima closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dismantle with a nice calf kick.
Dismantle lunges at Nagashima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagashima's hand.
Dismantle throws a shot from downtown. Nagashima moves away and avoids it.
And Nagashima tries to counter it with a takedown but Dismantle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Dismantle tenderised Nagashima's leg. Nagashima is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dismantle. That's going to slow Nagashima down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagashima shoots in looking for a takedown but Dismantle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagashima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dismantle.
Nagashima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dismantle's half guard.
Dismantle is positioning himself well to prevent Nagashima advancing to mount.
Nagashima is working for a submission of some sort.
Dismantle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagashima.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Dismantle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dismantle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Dismantle!
Mickey Dismantle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kaoru Nagashima had this to say: 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.
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