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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konosuke Kanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Datu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jericho Datu enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konosuke Kanayama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jericho Datu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanayama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kanayama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Datu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanayama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Datu's waist but Datu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kanayama off to one side.
Kanayama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Datu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kanayama is working away from the top position though.
Datu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Datu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kanayama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kanayama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Datu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kanayama.
Datu trying to control but Kanayama postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kanayama fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konosuke Kanayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanayama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Datu is fending him off so far but Kanayama persists. Nope, Datu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kanayama shoots for a double leg takedown but Datu sprawls well. He's pushed Kanayama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kanayama is breathing heavily.
Kanayama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Datu but Datu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Datu misses with a series of wild punches.
Datu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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.
Datu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kanayama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kanayama wants a takedown but no success here.
Datu breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Datu misses.
Datu rushes Kanayama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Datu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Datu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kanayama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Datu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kanayama tries to score a body lock takedown but Datu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kanayama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Datu.
Kanayama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Datu is working for takedown but Kanayama is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu goes for a takedown attempt but Kanayama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Datu throws a right and a left that Kanayama avoids nicely.
Kanayama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kanayama looks for a takedown but Datu sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Datu.
Kanayama fails to land the takedown.
Datu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kanayama shoots in and drives through. Datu sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanayama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Datu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Datu is working for takedown but Kanayama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Datu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Datu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Datu trying to control the position.
Kanayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Datu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanayama is looking to stand up but Datu won't let him.
Kanayama looking to sit in guard and control but Datu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Datu wants to control from the top but Kanayama keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jericho Datu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kanayama tries to clinch up
and Datu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Datu trying to control from half guard but Kanayama is working away.
Kanayama has one foot on Datu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kanayama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kanayama showed some decent athleticism there.
Datu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Datu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Datu is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanayama tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Datu.
Kanayama wants to control but Datu is keeping him busy.
Kanayama stands up from half guard.
Kanayama shoots and misses
and Datu moves into the clinch.
Kanayama wants to get back to striking at distance but Datu won't allow it.
Datu is trying to break free.
Datu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kanayama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kanayama misses with a takedown attempt
and Datu counters with a leg kick.
Konosuke Kanayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Datu tries to clinch but Kanayama is having none of it.
Kanayama instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanayama gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kanayama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Datu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kanayama decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kanayama fails with the takedown
and Datu counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konosuke Kanayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanayama scores a takedown into full mount!
Datu is desperately trying to improve his position but Kanayama has a good base and remains in mount.
Kanayama with the ground and pound from mount.
Datu tries to hold on but Kanayama pushes him away.
Datu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Datu tries to lock up and control but Kanayama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kanayama wants to take his opponent's back but Datu doesn't allow it.
Datu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Datu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanayama is keeping the position for now.
Kanayama wants to get back to his feet but Datu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Datu won't allow Kanayama to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Datu lands a couple of digs.
Datu stands up and waves to Kanayama to follow him.
Kanayama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Datu counters by moving into the clinch.
Datu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanayama misses with a takedown
and Datu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kanayama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Datu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kanayama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kanayama pushes Datu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kanayama closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Datu to the mat! Datu manages to get full guard.
Datu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanayama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Konosuke Kanayama will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kanayama fails with the takedown
and Datu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kanayama tries for a takedown but Datu circles away easily
and Datu counters with a leg kick.
Kanayama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Datu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konosuke Kanayama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kanayama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanayama misses with a takedown attempt
and Datu counters with a head kick. That will keep Kanayama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Datu!
Datu moves out of range of the leg kick from Kanayama.
Datu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Datu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kanayama on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Kanayama.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kanayama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kanayama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Datu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kanayama is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kanayama gets underhooks to prevent Datu's takedown attempt.
Datu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kanayama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Datu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kanayama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kanayama has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Datu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Datu showing good submission defense here.
Kanayama misses with an elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datu tries to roll but Kanayama sticks to his back.
Datu is trying to roll into a better position but Kanayama has get a rear naked choke and Datu is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Konosuke Kanayama!
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energy
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hype
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