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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Notch Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Takeru Kobayashi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeru Kobayashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Notch Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi misses with a wild combination.
Takeru Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobayashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kobayashi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Notch Johnson has been cut.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Nice shot lands for Kobayashi.
Kobayashi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kobayashi tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobayashi misses with a low kick.
Kobayashi keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi lands the left hand.
Kobayashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Kobayashi.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Kobayashi finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Kobayashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kobayashi's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kobayashi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson is pushing down on Kobayashi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kobayashi is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kobayashi tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kobayashi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kobayashi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Kobayashi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Kobayashi catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kobayashi scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kobayashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kobayashi down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is letting Johnson control him for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobayashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Kobayashi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Johnson working the head with strikes.
Johnson is working Kobayashi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kobayashi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson cracks Kobayashi with a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Kobayashi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kobayashi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kobayashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Notch Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kobayashi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kobayashi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kobayashi stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kobayashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kobayashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobayashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kobayashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobayashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kobayashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kobayashi wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kobayashi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kobayashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Kobayashi defends it.
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Kobayashi defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson winds up and cracks Kobayashi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Kobayashi's temple.
Kobayashi pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson throwing shots but Kobayashi is blocking nicely.
Kobayashi pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kobayashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson trying to control the action but Kobayashi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kobayashi is looking to escape.
Notch Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kobayashi is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kobayashi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Notch Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Notch Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kobayashi connects with a body shot.
Kobayashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kobayashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kobayashi is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Kobayashi tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Kobayashi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kobayashi wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kobayashi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Takeru Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Notch Johnson.
Kobayashi is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kobayashi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnson prevents Kobayashi from breaking the clinch.
Kobayashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobayashi wants to break free but Johnson has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kobayashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kobayashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into rage.
Kobayashi throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kobayashi tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kobayashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Kobayashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kobayashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kobayashi sprawls well. Kobayashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Kobayashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kobayashi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Notch Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kobayashi with a hook.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobayashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobayashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kobayashi circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson rushes Kobayashi and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kobayashi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kobayashi working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson wants the takedown. Kobayashi is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kobayashi's guard against the cage.
Kobayashi wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson passes Kobayashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Kobayashi is keeping him busy.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kobayashi is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson is looking to advance position but Kobayashi won't allow it.
Johnson stops Kobayashi from getting back to his feet.
Kobayashi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kobayashi wants to get back to his feet.
Kobayashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kobayashi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kobayashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson working over Kobayashi with some ground and pound. Kobayashi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Kobayashi's hands, connecting with Kobayashi's forehead.
Kobayashi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Kobayashi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kobayashi.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kobayashi's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Kobayashi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kobayashi's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Notch Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Notch Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A big left from Johnson misses.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kobayashi which made him look bad.
Kobayashi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kobayashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kobayashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kobayashi is having none of it.
Kobayashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kobayashi.
Good leg kick by Kobayashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kobayashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Kobayashi pushes him off.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobayashi can pounce on him.
Kobayashi thumps Johnson with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobayashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Kobayashi catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Kobayashi throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kobayashi lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kobayashi.
Kobayashi thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kobayashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kobayashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Takeru Kobayashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kobayashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Kobayashi scores with a nice strike.
Kobayashi scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kobayashi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobayashi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kobayashi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kobayashi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kobayashi!
Takeru Kobayashi retains his light heavyweight title!
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