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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Neeson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momoshiro Kitsune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kitsune's choice of entrance music: 僕はミス・テイク～. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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146 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Liam Neeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Momoshiro Kitsune!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitsune decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kitsune seems to be working for a kimura but Neeson defends the submission attempt.
Kitsune lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Neeson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitsune postures up in Neeson's guard and throws a big left but Neeson blocks it.
Neeson 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.
Neeson pulls Kitsune in close to prevent any damage.
Kitsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neeson is keeping the position for now.
Kitsune is working Neeson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kitsune thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neeson wants to sweep here but Kitsune controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitsune drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kitsune jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kitsune is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but Neeson keeps moving.
Neeson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kitsune stops Neeson from standing up.
Kitsune throwing strikes but missing.
Neeson is looking to stand up but Kitsune isn't so interested in that idea.
Kitsune throws a big right hand that misses.
Neeson looking for a sweep. Not yet Neeson, not yet.
Neeson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kitsune.
Kitsune working some strikes from top position.
Neeson is looking for a triangle but Kitsune pushes his legs off easily.
Kitsune working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neeson working for a triangle but Kitsune defends it easily.
Kitsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neeson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but Neeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitsune has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kitsune scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kitsune's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kitsune postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kitsune throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Neeson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kitsune scoring with some ground and pound.
Kitsune throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neeson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kitsune works over Neeson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune cracks Neeson with a solid left hand.
Kitsune controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kitsune scoring with punches to the head and body.
Neeson keeping moving, preventing Kitsune from controlling successfully.
Kitsune avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kitsune working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kitsune landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kitsune's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kitsune is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Neeson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Neeson has escaped and now he's on top!
Neeson cracks Kitsune with a solid left hand.
Neeson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsune escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neeson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Neeson cracks Kitsune with a solid left hand.
Neeson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kitsune has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neeson has managed to get both his arms back between Kitsune's legs - danger averted.
Neeson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kitsune is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neeson is aware though and is defending well.
Neeson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kitsune throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kitsune has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neeson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momoshiro Kitsune dominated that round.
That's time! Neeson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kitsune shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Neeson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Neeson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kitsune defends well.
Neeson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kitsune drops back looking for a leg! Neeson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neeson manages to kick Kitsune off! Kitsune jumps back into Neeson's guard.
Kitsune chips away with some ground and pound.
Kitsune postures up.
Kitsune throws a big elbow that misses.
Kitsune preventing the sweep.
Kitsune is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson looking for a sweep. Not yet Neeson, not yet.
Neeson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kitsune is working Neeson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kitsune keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Neeson's head.
Kitsune gets to his feet - Neeson follows without any prompting.
Kitsune clinches up with Neeson and pushes him back against the cage.
Kitsune can't get the takedown.
Neeson drags the fight down to the ground.
Kitsune working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kitsune content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kitsune landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitsune with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neeson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Neeson gets the takedown into side control.
Kitsune is trying to control Neeson's posture but Neeson avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neeson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kitsune is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kitsune is looking for a sweep.
Neeson working away.
Kitsune misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Neeson taking a breather here.
Neeson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kitsune some visible discomfort.
Kitsune is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kitsune looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kitsune doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Neeson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kitsune is breathing heavily.
Kitsune is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Neeson defends well.
Neeson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitsune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitsune trying to keep a closed guard but Neeson is proving a slippery customer.
Neeson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kitsune swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kitsune is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neeson is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitsune looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kitsune looking for subs off his back but Neeson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neeson working over Kitsune with some ground and pound. Kitsune looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kitsune is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neeson pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Neeson lands a nice short elbow.
Neeson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neeson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neeson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kitsune is trying to control but can't.
Neeson blocks the strikes from Kitsune.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Momoshiro Kitsune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kitsune gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Neeson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kitsune lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Neeson!
Neeson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kitsune unloading with bombs!
Neeson 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.
Kitsune is trying to control the action in half guard but Neeson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kitsune seems to be looking for submissions.
Neeson looking for submissions off his back.
Kitsune is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Neeson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kitsune trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neeson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neeson looking to control.
Kitsune cracks Neeson with a solid left hand.
Kitsune is in close to Neeson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Neeson is looking for a triangle but Kitsune pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kitsune connects with a couple of short punches.
Kitsune with a nice head shot there.
Kitsune is working Neeson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kitsune works over Neeson with some ground and pound from guard.
Kitsune working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Neeson's head.
Neeson trying to keep a closed guard but Kitsune is proving a slippery customer.
Kitsune drops back looking for a leg! Neeson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neeson manages to kick Kitsune off! Kitsune jumps back into Neeson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neeson looking for a sweep. Not yet Neeson, not yet.
Momoshiro Kitsune has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitsune stops Neeson from standing up.
Neeson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kitsune wants to control from the top but Neeson keeps moving.
Kitsune chips away with some ground and pound.
Neeson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kitsune is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kitsune makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kitsune trying to control the position from guard on top but Neeson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neeson looking for a guillotine here but Kitsune defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neeson is trying to control the position but Kitsune postures up.
Kitsune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neeson is keeping the position for now.
Kitsune pushes down on Neeson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neeson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kitsune.
Kitsune thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neeson's head.
Kitsune seems to be looking for submissions.
Neeson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kitsune is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neeson is trying to stand up here but Kitsune is controlling him well.
Kitsune thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neeson's head.
Momoshiro Kitsune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitsune trying to control the action but Neeson is working from the bottom.
Kitsune is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neeson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kitsune is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kitsune prevents Neeson from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Momoshiro Kitsune comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kitsune has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Momoshiro Kitsune!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Momoshiro Kitsune!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Momoshiro Kitsune!
Momoshiro Kitsune wins by unanimous decision!
Momoshiro Kitsune made sure to mention his sponsor, Happy Pills 159Q - 90% Laundry in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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