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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Mitsuharu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kowolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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260 lbs
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188 cm
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyo Mitsuharu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Kowolski!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowolski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kowolski is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitsuharu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kowolski prevents Mitsuharu from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitsuharu is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowolski controlling the action here.
Mitsuharu wants to get back to full guard but Kowolski has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowolski wants to control the pace but Mitsuharu is squirming around nicely.
Mitsuharu tries to hold on but Kowolski pushes him away.
Mitsuharu regains half guard.
Mitsuharu is looking to get back to full guard here but Kowolski has managed to pass to side control instead.
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.
Mitsuharu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kowolski working for a submission but Mitsuharu is keeping him at bay.
Kowolski tries to control but Mitsuharu wriggling away.
Kowolski prevents Mitsuharu from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuharu regains half guard.
Mitsuharu wants to get back to full guard.
Kowolski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitsuharu keeps working.
Mitsuharu wants to get back to full guard but Kowolski has mounted him!
Kowolski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mitsuharu is looking to escape.
Mitsuharu regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowolski not doing much here.
Mitsuharu has his hands clasped together around Kowolski's back. He's all about the action.
Mitsuharu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Kyo Mitsuharu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Mitsuharu. No joy for Kowolski on that attempt.
Kowolski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitsuharu pinned against the cage. Mitsuharu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitsuharu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kowolski keeping moving, preventing Mitsuharu from controlling successfully.
Kowolski controlling the position.
Kowolski keeping moving, preventing Mitsuharu from controlling successfully.
Mitsuharu looking to pass the guard.
Mitsuharu stops Kowolski from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsuharu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowolski wants to stand up but Mitsuharu is controlling him.
Mitsuharu looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mitsuharu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kowolski sprawls well initially but Mitsuharu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kowolski is breathing heavily.
Kowolski is trying to stand.
Kowolski wants to get back to full guard.
Mitsuharu controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuharu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mitsuharu wants to pass to mount but Kowolski is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitsuharu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuharu is thwarting Kowolski's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Mitsuharu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mitsuharu wants to take a breather but Kowolski is having none of it.
Mitsuharu wants to pass the guard but Kowolski is defending well.
Mitsuharu wants to control but Kowolski is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mitsuharu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mitsuharu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mitsuharu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mitsuharu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kowolski is on top in guard.
Mitsuharu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mitsuharu 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Mitsuharu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mitsuharu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowolski as he jumps to the side.
Mitsuharu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kowolski wants to control but Mitsuharu postures up.
Mitsuharu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kowolski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mitsuharu controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowolski is trying to improve his position.
Kowolski prevents Mitsuharu from improving position.
Mitsuharu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowolski keeps working.
Mitsuharu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kowolski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mitsuharu but great work by Kowolski.
That's two 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.
Mitsuharu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kowolski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mitsuharu wants to control but Kowolski is having none of it.
Kowolski looking to control but Mitsuharu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kowolski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mitsuharu tries to reverse the position but Kowolski maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowolski controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitsuharu is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kowolski wants to control the pace but Mitsuharu is squirming around nicely.
Mitsuharu is working to get back to half guard.
Mitsuharu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kowolski is thwarting Mitsuharu's attempts to control the position.
Kowolski prevents Mitsuharu from improving his position.
Jake Kowolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowolski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyo Mitsuharu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitsuharu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyo Mitsuharu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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