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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Hornblower (ranked 2364 p4p, 2810 weight class) and Daizen Kuroda (ranked 262 p4p, 304 weight class). Horacio Hornblower had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horacio Hornblower !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornblower connects with a jab.
Hornblower throws a chopping leg kick but Kuroda manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hornblower goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kuroda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hornblower throws a lazy body kick
and Kuroda counters with a takedown into side control.
Kuroda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuroda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kuroda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hornblower has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hornblower wants to control but Kuroda postures up.
Hornblower tries to bench press Kuroda off him but Kuroda keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuroda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuroda tries for a kimura but Hornblower is defending well.
Hornblower wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kuroda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hornblower is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hornblower is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet 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.
Kuroda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hornblower rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kuroda's guard! Nice work there by Hornblower !
Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Hornblower pushes his legs off easily.
Hornblower trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Kuroda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Hornblower from controlling successfully.
Kuroda trying to keep a closed guard but Hornblower is proving a slippery customer.
Hornblower in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hornblower escapes and throws Kuroda's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hornblower throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kuroda dodges the ground and pound from Hornblower .
An elbow from Hornblower crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Hornblower crashes against the mat.
Hornblower misses with the ground and pound.
Kuroda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hornblower trying to hold on to Kuroda's head to control him but Kuroda postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornblower is looking for a sweep. Kuroda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuroda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuroda is trying to work for a kimura but Hornblower is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower tries to roll over but Kuroda keeps him under control.
Kuroda seems to be working for a kimura but Hornblower defends the submission attempt.
Hornblower trying to hold on to Kuroda's head to control him but Kuroda postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuroda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daizen Kuroda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hornblower goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hornblower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.
A jab from Hornblower misses.
Kuroda blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuroda! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower tries to land a front kick but Kuroda steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kuroda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hornblower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuroda is just out of range.
Hornblower clinches up against the cage.
Kuroda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hornblower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuroda can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hornblower 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kuroda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hornblower pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hornblower lands a nice shot that snaps Kuroda's head back.
Hornblower misses with a low kick.
Kuroda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hornblower forces Kuroda back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hornblower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hornblower has Kuroda pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda has had enough of the clinch but Hornblower keeps him there for the moment.
Kuroda is trying to maintain a safe position but Hornblower gets an underhook and turns Kuroda into the cage.
Hornblower lands a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuroda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuroda fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Hornblower scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Hornblower on the inside.
Kuroda takes a shot to the head.
Hornblower taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornblower is pressed up against the cage. Kuroda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hornblower down to the mat. Hornblower avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
Hornblower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kuroda, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hornblower lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kuroda.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hornblower as Kuroda tries to tie him up.
Hornblower makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hornblower leaning against his opponent.
Hornblower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
Kuroda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hornblower gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kuroda.
Hornblower is struggling to control the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hornblower - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hornblower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Hornblower .
Kuroda letting Hornblower take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Horacio Hornblower .
Hornblower misses with a straight right.
Kuroda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hornblower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuroda! But no joy.
Hornblower finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kuroda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hornblower clinches.
Kuroda trying to control the position but instead, Hornblower has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuroda into the cage.
A short uppercut from Hornblower .
Hornblower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuroda backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hornblower gets underhooks to prevent Kuroda's takedown attempt.
Hornblower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Hornblower dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hornblower throws a nice looking combination but Kuroda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Hornblower 's head coaches at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hornblower fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuroda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hornblower misses with a two punch combination.
Hornblower throws out a leg kick but Kuroda moves out of range and Hornblower only half commits.
Kuroda wants to counter with a clinch but Hornblower pushes him away.
Hornblower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuroda keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuroda wants to counter the offense by Hornblower and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hornblower throws a hook but Kuroda avoids it easily.
Hornblower gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hornblower lands with a short shot to the head.
Hornblower 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hornblower misses with a jab to the body
and Kuroda counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hornblower won't be happy with that.
Hornblower explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hornblower connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hornblower misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Kuroda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hornblower clinches with his opponent.
Hornblower lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuroda is looking to control Hornblower 's arms but Hornblower gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kuroda has his back to the cage.
Hornblower stalls.
Kuroda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuroda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hornblower avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hornblower .
Kuroda trying to stall but Hornblower improves his position.
Hornblower lands a right hand.
Horacio Hornblower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hornblower breaks from the clinch.
Horacio Hornblower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hornblower takes a swing at Kuroda's ribcage but misses.
Hornblower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hornblower cracks Kuroda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horacio Hornblower is winning the standup battle so far.
Hornblower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuroda tries to counter with a clinch but Hornblower shakes him off and moves away.
Hornblower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuroda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hornblower throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horacio Hornblower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hornblower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornblower .
Kuroda fails to pull guard.
Hornblower stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hornblower lands an uppercut.
Hornblower avoiding damage.
Kuroda misses with some punches.
Hornblower prevents the takedown attempt.
Horacio Hornblower has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daizen Kuroda.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuroda is trying to maintain a safe position but Hornblower gets an underhook and turns Kuroda into the cage.
Kuroda wants to get back to striking at distance but Hornblower won't allow it.
Hornblower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hornblower throws the left hand but Kuroda avoids the punch easily.
Hornblower throws a body kick that misses
and Kuroda counters with a single leg into guard. Hornblower didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hornblower is trying to hold Kuroda in close to prevent damage but Kuroda has managed to pass into half guard.
Hornblower wants to improve his position but Kuroda is controlling well.
Kuroda trying to control the action but Hornblower is working from the bottom.
Kuroda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hornblower manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horacio Hornblower showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hornblower 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horacio Hornblower !
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