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LEGENDS 8: Inferno PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Marufuji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marufuji comes to the ring accompanied by DJ Krush - No More (Kemuri Productions). Kint is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: White Zombie - Thunderkiss '65. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisuke Marufuji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Kint!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kint shoots in for a takedown but Marufuji shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Kint both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Daisuke Marufuji has been cut.
Marufuji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kint counters by clinching up.
Kint has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marufuji uses from the top position.
Marufuji wants to control from the top but Kint keeps moving.
Kint wants to sweep here but Marufuji controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Marufuji stands and throws Kint's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marufuji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kint keeps working.
Marufuji in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kint struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marufuji tries to score with some ground and pound. Kint controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marufuji has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kint throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marufuji's head.
No luck for Kint with that takedown attempt.
Marufuji fails with the takedown
and Kint counters by moving into the clinch.
Marufuji trying to land knees to the body.
Kint breaks the clinch.
Marufuji misses with a takedown
and Kint finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daisuke Marufuji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marufuji is breathing heavily.
Marufuji closes the distance but Kint moves to the side
and Kint counters with a takedown into side control.
Kint wants to stand but Marufuji is controlling his arm.
Marufuji looking for a sweep but Kint has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marufuji is looking to improve his position but Kint isn't that keen on the idea.
Marufuji is squirming around, avoiding Kint's attempts to control the action.
Marufuji wants to hold on but Kint pushes him away.
Kint looking to control but Marufuji is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marufuji is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marufuji reaches up to try and control the position but Kint seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Marufuji rolls and tries to escape and now Kint has his back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kint is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Marufuji defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kint's arms.
Marufuji rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kint is keen to just control but Marufuji is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marufuji slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kint wants to control from the top but Marufuji keeps moving.
Kint is looking to stand up but Marufuji won't let him.
Marufuji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marufuji is trying to control the position but Kint postures up.
Kint preventing the sweep.
Marufuji controls Kint momentarily but Kint frees himself.
Marufuji being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Kint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Marufuji's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kint doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marufuji counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marufuji wants to pass to mount but Kint is defending the position.
Kint looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marufuji not doing much here.
Kint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint is not content to let Marufuji control the position.
Kint trying to control but Marufuji postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kint moves forwards but Marufuji connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marufuji clinches.
Kint gets underhooks to prevent Marufuji's takedown attempt.
Marufuji tries to score a body lock takedown but Kint shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kint tries to pull guard but Marufuji holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kint drops back down to his feet.
Kint tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daisuke Marufuji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Kint.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kint works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kint working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kint fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marufuji gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kint regains guard.
Kint manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marufuji manages to get himself to full guard.
Marufuji 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.
Marufuji is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kint content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kint slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kint stopping the sweep attempt from Marufuji.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint stands up and waves to Marufuji to follow him.
Marufuji with a poor takedown
and Kint counters with a shoot takedown. Marufuji fights it but they end up in guard.
Kint is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kint postures up.
Kint wants to stand but Marufuji is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marufuji looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint trying to control the position from guard on top but Marufuji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kint tries to stand but Marufuji is controlling from the bottom.
Marufuji has his foot on Kint's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kint works his way back into a safe position though.
Marufuji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kint is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kint darts in and clinches Marufuji up against the ropes.
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 Daisuke Marufuji will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Marufuji'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marufuji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kint's waist but Kint gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marufuji off to one side.
Kint goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kint clinches up with Marufuji and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kint manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marufuji thows a big elbow that misses.
Kint doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Marufuji looking to pass the guard.
Roger Kint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kint manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marufuji manages to get himself to full guard.
Kint trying to control but Marufuji is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kint makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint forces his way into half guard.
Marufuji trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Marufuji tries to lock up and control but Kint gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kint tries to control but Marufuji wriggling away.
Kint looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kint controlling from the full mount.
Marufuji is working to get back to half guard.
Kint working for a submission but Marufuji is keeping him at bay.
Marufuji working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marufuji to take his back!
Kint gets his hands free as Marufuji looks to control.
Kint has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Marufuji tries to roll but Kint sticks to his back.
Kint trying to control.
Kint keeps control of the position as Marufuji tries to break free.
Marufuji is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kint really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marufuji.
Kint throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kint wants to control but Marufuji manages to buck him off and is now in Kint's guard! Nice work there by Marufuji!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Marufuji feints and as Kint raises his hands in defense, Marufuji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Kint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kint 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Kint!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Carmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Satomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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151 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Carmichael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny Satomi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satomi throws a right hand that Carmichael ducks under and follows up with a left that Carmichael also avoids with ease.
Carmichael dodges the punch combination from Satomi.
Satomi misses with a double jab.
Carmichael misses with a hook. Satomi ducked under it nicely.
Satomi throws a series of punches but Carmichael moves out of range.
Satomi tries to move into range but Carmichael moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Jonny Satomi has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Carmichael.
Satomi slips a jab from Carmichael.
Satomi misses with the combination.
Satomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carmichael misses with an uppercut. Satomi saw that one coming.
Carmichael feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Satomi sprawling to the canvas! Satomi rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Carmichael finish him?!
Satomi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carmichael lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Carmichael!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Androv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Yamazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail Androv has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikhail Androv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Yamazaki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Androv tries a low kick but Yamazaki avoids it.
A combination from Yamazaki does no damage.
Yamazaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Androv moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Yamazaki misses.
Horrible takedown by Androv or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamazaki which made him look bad.
Yamazaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamazaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamazaki connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Mikhail Androv has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Yamazaki.
A combination from Yamazaki does no damage.
Yamazaki misses with a few strikes there.
Androv fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice combo by Yamazaki! Oh, that's hurt him - Androv falls to the canvas and Yamazaki follows him into side control.
Androv is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Androv is looking to regain half guard here but Yamazaki keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Androv is letting Yamazaki control him for a moment.
Androv is looking for a sweep.
Yamazaki gets to mount! Androv was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Yamazaki controlling his opponent.
Androv is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yamazaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Androv working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Yamazaki avoids the attempt from Androv to control.
Yamazaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yamazaki avoids the attempt from Androv to control.
Androv is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Androv is breathing heavily.
Yamazaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Androv wants to control but Yamazaki is having none of it.
Androv is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four 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.
Yamazaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kazushi Yamazaki just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Androv looks for a takedown but Yamazaki sprawls well.
Yamazaki lands with a right and another and another! Androv is in big trouble! Yamazaki lands again and this time it's lights out for Androv! A quality knockout there for Yamazaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kazushi Yamazaki!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masato Saeba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saeba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Easy Action. Paulo Alves told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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179 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masato Saeba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Alves!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Saeba.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saeba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saeba. Saeba obviously looking to wear him down.
Saeba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saeba lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Saeba! Alves is out on his feet! Saeba rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Alves is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Alves is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masato Saeba!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurisu Ikora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torgio Kazikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurisu Ikora has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurisu Ikora!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torgio Kazikuni!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazikuni tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazikuni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ikora.
A big left from Kazikuni misses.
Kazikuni throws a lazy right hand but Ikora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ikora avoids the head kick by Kazikuni.
Ikora avoids the head kick by Kazikuni.
A head kick misses from Kazikuni.
Kazikuni misses with a hook. Ikora ducked under it nicely.
Nice combo by Kazikuni! Oh, that's hurt him - Ikora falls to the canvas and Kazikuni follows him into side control.
Ikora is rocked!
It looks like Kurisu Ikora has been cut.
Kazikuni looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oh Ikora is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazikuni thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ikora seems to have got his legs back now.
Kazikuni looks gassed!
Ikora is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Ikora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ikora tries to buck Kazikuni off but Kazikuni is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazikuni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ikora is looking for a sweep.
Ikora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kazikuni off and has taken his back!
Kazikuni just trying to survive but Ikora is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ikora is looking for the choke from the back position but Kazikuni is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kazikuni is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ikora is persistently looking for the submission but Kazikuni is defending it well.
Ikora doesn't have the hooks in and Kazikuni manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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!
Kazikuni is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kazikuni wanted to stand there but Ikora had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikora had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kazikuni is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ikora Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kazikuni's back instead.
Kazikuni can't escape the position.
Kazikuni trying to control the position but Ikora manages to sink in the hooks.
Ikora keeps control of the position as Kazikuni tries to break free.
Ikora is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kazikuni defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kazikuni turns into Ikora and is now in his guard.
Kazikuni has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ikora is proving hard to escape from.
Kazikuni stopping the sweep attempt from Ikora.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazikuni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kazikuni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ikora keeping moving, preventing Kazikuni from controlling successfully.
Kazikuni throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazikuni passes Ikora's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ikora is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazikuni.
Ikora is pressing down on Kazikuni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ikora 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikora has his foot on Kazikuni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kazikuni works his way back into a safe position though.
Kazikuni advances to half guard.
Ikora is looking for a sweep. Kazikuni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ikora looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazikuni tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ikora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazikuni thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ikora's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ikora tries to roll over but Kazikuni keeps him under control.
Ikora blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kazikuni.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ikora slips a straight right by Kazikuni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurisu Ikora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurisu Ikora's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kazikuni missing with a left hand there. Ikora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torgio Kazikuni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ikora gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazikuni tries to roll over but Ikora keeps him under control.
Kazikuni is defending against the submission attempts here by Ikora.
Kazikuni regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ikora is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ikora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ikora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazikuni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazikuni working for a triangle but Ikora defends it easily.
Ikora wants to pass the guard but Kazikuni is keeping the position.
Ikora trying to control but Kazikuni is working from the bottom.
Kazikuni had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ikora is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kazikuni Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ikora's back instead.
Ikora tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ikora is trying to escape the mount.
Kazikuni working for a guillotine from mount but Ikora is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikora is looking to get to half guard.
Kazikuni tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ikora bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ikora advances to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kazikuni tries to get to full guard but Ikora has control of the leg.
Ikora tries to pass to full mount but Kazikuni defends it.
Ikora is looking for a kimura here.
Ikora trying to mount his opponent but Kazikuni defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazikuni trying to control but Ikora postures up.
Ikora prevents Kazikuni from improving his position.
Ikora seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazikuni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kazikuni throws a head kick but Ikora moves out of range.
Kazikuni lands a glancing blow to the side of Ikora's head.
Kazikuni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torgio Kazikuni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four 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.
Ikora shoots in and bounces Kazikuni off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ikora passes Kazikuni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kazikuni is in trouble now - Ikora has advanced to mount!
Kazikuni is trying to escape the mount.
Kazikuni tries to hold on but Ikora pushes him away.
Ikora working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kazikuni is trying desperately to improve position.
Ikora working for a submission but Kazikuni is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurisu Ikora dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurisu Ikora's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ikora moves out of range of the strikes.
Kazikuni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ikora shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ikora is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kazikuni!
Ikora looking to secure an arm triangle but Kazikuni defends it well.
Ikora looking for a guillotine from mount but Kazikuni is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ikora looking to control but Kazikuni is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazikuni bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kazikuni drops back looking for a leg! Ikora is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ikora manages to kick Kazikuni off! Kazikuni jumps back into Ikora's guard.
Kazikuni stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ikora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurisu Ikora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ikora is looking for a triangle but Kazikuni pushes his legs off easily.
Kazikuni passes into half guard.
Kazikuni is looking for a kimura but Ikora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kazikuni to get the leverage.
Ikora regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ikora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kazikuni must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazikuni avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazikuni passes Ikora's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kazikuni is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ikora gets full guard.
Ikora is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kazikuni has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ikora is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikora is looking for a triangle but Kazikuni pushes his legs off easily.
Kazikuni slips nicely into half guard.
Ikora gets full guard.
Kazikuni trying to control but Ikora is working from the bottom.
Ikora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazikuni stopping the sweep attempt from Ikora.
Ikora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kazikuni preventing the sweep.
Ikora is trying to control the position but Kazikuni postures up.
Ikora keeping moving, preventing Kazikuni from controlling successfully.
Ikora preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazikuni postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kazikuni misses with a looping left.
Kazikuni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ikora slips under a jab from Kazikuni.
Kazikuni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurisu Ikora clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kurisu Ikora's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kazikuni looks to land a right hand but Ikora moved out of range.
Kazikuni looks to land a left hand but Ikora moved out of range nicely.
Kazikuni looks to land a right hand but Ikora moved out of range.
Kazikuni swings for the body but Ikora moves out of range.
Ikora decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ikora is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kazikuni is pressing down on Ikora's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazikuni is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ikora is controlling him.
Ikora slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kazikuni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ikora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazikuni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazikuni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ikora trying to control the position but Kazikuni is working away.
Kazikuni tries to escape but Ikora is in control.
Kazikuni is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ikora changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kazikuni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kazikuni wants to get back to his feet but Ikora drags him back down.
Kazikuni is looking for a sweep.
Kazikuni is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ikora tries for a kimura but Kazikuni is defending well.
Kazikuni tries to improve position but can't.
Ikora tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ikora has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ikora is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazikuni is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazikuni sneaks back into half guard.
Kazikuni is defending against the submission attempts here by Ikora.
Kazikuni gets full guard.
Kazikuni wants to stand and escape but Ikora is having none of it.
Kazikuni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ikora trying to control but Kazikuni is working from the bottom.
Kazikuni throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ikora wants to control from the top but Kazikuni keeps moving.
Ikora pushing down on Kazikuni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ikora is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kazikuni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ikora.
Kazikuni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ikora pushing down on Kazikuni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazikuni wants to get back to full guard.
Ikora is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurisu Ikora had his way with Torgio Kazikuni in that round.
The cut man is working on Kurisu Ikora's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kazikuni with a hook.
Kazikuni misses with an uppercut.
Ikora blocks a head kick by Kazikuni.
Kazikuni throws a looping overhand right but Ikora ducks down to avoid it.
Kazikuni looks to land a right hand but Ikora moved out of range.
Kazikuni loads up on a big right hand but Ikora slips the punch.
Ikora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazikuni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikora gets the takedown into side control.
Ikora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazikuni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ikora is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazikuni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikora is looking to take a break and control but Kazikuni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ikora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ikora thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kazikuni sneaks back into half guard.
Kazikuni looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Ikora is looking to advance position but Kazikuni won't allow it.
Kazikuni moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ikora looking to pass the guard.
Kazikuni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazikuni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ikora thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazikuni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ikora manages to get himself to full guard.
Kazikuni is looking to stand up but Ikora won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazikuni wants to pass the guard but Ikora is keeping the position.
Ikora pushes a forearm under Kazikuni's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kazikuni is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurisu Ikora!
Kurisu Ikora retains his lightweight title!
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