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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 250 p4p, 445 weight class) and Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 38 p4p, 67 weight class). Kuwabara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red Belt
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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kuwabara has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuwabara sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Kuwabara scores with a three punch combo!
Stark closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kuwabara to the mat! Kuwabara manages to get full guard.
Kuwabara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stark has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuwabara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kuwabara tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Kuwabara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stark is looking for a kimura here.
Kuwabara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stark uses it to pass to side control.
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuwabara is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kuwabara is trying to improve his position.
Kuwabara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stark is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kuwabara to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Kuwabara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuwabara defends well.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuwabara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stark!
Stark connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kuwabara some visible discomfort.
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuwabara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kuwabara is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kuwabara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara 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.
Kuwabara is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tony Stark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stark shoots in for a double leg but Kuwabara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark shoots in but Kuwabara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Kuwabara on that attempt.
Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuwabara tries to clinch but Stark moves away
and Stark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kuwabara!
Stark lands a nice forearm strike.
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kuwabara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tony Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuwabara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kuwabara gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Kuwabara gets full guard.
Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuwabara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stark is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kuwabara is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kuwabara has escaped and now he's on top!
Kuwabara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuwabara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark working for a triangle but Kuwabara defends it easily.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuwabara has Stark in his guard.
Stark pushing down on Kuwabara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kuwabara is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
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.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark is working for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Kuwabara misses
and Stark counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Kuwabara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuwabara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuwabara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stark working for a triangle but Kuwabara defends it easily.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuwabara can do to turn this around?
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Stark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stark manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Stark's guard.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuwabara defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top!
Stark has gone for a leg lock! Kuwabara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stark's guard.
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kuwabara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stark has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark pushing down on Kuwabara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kuwabara is defending against the submission attempts here by Stark.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Kuwabara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
Stark 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stark 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.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuwabara manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stark!
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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