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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daviti Krichiashvili (ranked 3864 p4p, 23266 weight class) and Minatay Mibangon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krichiashvili comes to the cage accompanied by I'm An Island Boy. Daviti Krichiashvili could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Minatay Mibangon's chin.
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BJJ Blue 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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daviti Krichiashvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 58 - 90 - 20, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minatay Mibangon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krichiashvili gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krichiashvili has Mibangon pressed against the cage, preventing Mibangon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krichiashvili gets control of Mibangon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Krichiashvili will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mibangon trying to control the position from guard on top but Krichiashvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mibangon looking to sit in guard and control but Krichiashvili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Krichiashvili trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mibangon's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krichiashvili stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mibangon gets tackled into the cage by Krichiashvili. Krichiashvili maintains the clinch.
Krichiashvili is looking to take this one to the mat.
Krichiashvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Mibangon prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daviti Krichiashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krichiashvili.
Krichiashvili really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Krichiashvili clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Krichiashvili trying to get back to his feet but Mibangon is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krichiashvili manages to escape to his feet.
Krichiashvili clinches up with Mibangon and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krichiashvili has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mibangon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Krichiashvili is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mibangon reverses the position brilliantly into Krichiashvili's guard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krichiashvili wants to stand up but Mibangon is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krichiashvili manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daviti Krichiashvili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krichiashvili fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mibangon sprawls well initially but Krichiashvili persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krichiashvili is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Mibangon manages to get to full guard.
Krichiashvili decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mibangon, up you get!
A nice inside leg kick there by Krichiashvili. That's going to slow Mibangon down.
Krichiashvili drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krichiashvili stands and steps away. Mibangon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Krichiashvili clinches.
Mibangon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Krichiashvili breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krichiashvili drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krichiashvili stands and throws Mibangon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krichiashvili goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mibangon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Krichiashvili but great work by Mibangon.
Mibangon wants to control but Krichiashvili is keeping him busy.
Krichiashvili is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mibangon is breathing heavily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krichiashvili throws Mibangon to one side and escapes!
Krichiashvili closes the distance and clinches.
Krichiashvili gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mibangon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Krichiashvili dives into side control.
Daviti Krichiashvili overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krichiashvili looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krichiashvili tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krichiashvili thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daviti Krichiashvili dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Krichiashvili shoots in but no luck this time.
Krichiashvili is looking to clinch but Mibangon is avoiding it.
Krichiashvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mibangon closes the distance and clinches up with Krichiashvili, looking for a takedown. Mibangon pushes Krichiashvili against the cage but Krichiashvili circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daviti Krichiashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krichiashvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mibangon drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krichiashvili pushes Mibangon off and gets back to his feet.
Krichiashvili clinches up with Mibangon and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krichiashvili's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daviti Krichiashvili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krichiashvili.
Krichiashvili is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mibangon can do to turn this around?
Krichiashvili tries to clinch but Mibangon moves out of range.
Mibangon counters with a body kick.
Krichiashvili clinches with his opponent.
Mibangon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krichiashvili avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Krichiashvili slowing the pace effectively.
Krichiashvili content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krichiashvili working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Krichiashvili pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krichiashvili tries to clinch up.
Mibangon feints the counter takedown.
Krichiashvili has closed the distance and engaged Mibangon in a clinch.
Krichiashvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Krichiashvili works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krichiashvili tries to stand but Mibangon is controlling from the bottom.
Mibangon is trying to keep Krichiashvili in close.
Krichiashvili gets to his feet. Mibangon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mibangon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krichiashvili.
Mibangon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daviti Krichiashvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krichiashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mibangon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krichiashvili fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mibangon avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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.
Krichiashvili dives in and grabs Mibangon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mibangon pushes down on Krichiashvili's head and hops out.
Krichiashvili pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mibangon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Krichiashvili throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krichiashvili moves into range and clinches up with Mibangon.
Krichiashvili lands a shoulder strike.
Minatay Mibangon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mibangon is trying to drag Krichiashvili to the mat but Krichiashvili just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daviti Krichiashvili is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mibangon wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daviti Krichiashvili showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krichiashvili has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daviti Krichiashvili!
After the fight, Daviti Krichiashvili was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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