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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Jamay (ranked 2547 p4p, 5386 weight class) and Minato Ichika (ranked 260 p4p, 429 weight class). Jamay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HUMBLE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kofi Jamay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Ichika!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamay throws a sloppy head kick and Ichika moves out of range easily.
Ichika shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jamay is trying to defend but Ichika finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ichika working the head and body with strikes.
Jamay is looking to control Ichika's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamay avoid being mounted?
Jamay's coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ichika controlling the action here.
Ichika is trying to control. Jamay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay wants to improve his position but Ichika is controlling well.
Jamay moves into full guard.
Ichika wants to stand but Jamay has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ichika has managed to get both his arms back between Jamay's legs - danger averted.
Jamay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ichika is aware though and is defending well.
Ichika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ichika has managed to get both his arms back between Jamay's legs - danger averted.
Jamay is controlling Ichika's posture.
Jamay controls Ichika momentarily but Ichika frees himself.
Ichika looking to sit in guard and control but Jamay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ichika looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichika is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jamay is controlling him.
Ichika looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jamay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ichika tries to kick Jamay off but Jamay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ichika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jamay is working away from the top position though.
Jamay is taking a breather. Ichika says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ichika wants to get back to his feet.
Jamay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ichika is refusing to be controlled, as Jamay sits in half guard.
Jamay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ichika doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamay.
Ichika keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ichika gets back to full guard.
Ichika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jamay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jamay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ichika struggling a bit here.
Jamay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jamay in side control, throwing shots but Ichika defends.
You can see the frustration on Ichika's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jamay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ichika keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jamay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jamay tries for a kimura but Ichika is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Jamay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ichika shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jamay feints and as Ichika raises his hands in defense, Jamay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jamay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jamay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ichika keeping moving, preventing Jamay from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay is really struggling to control Ichika but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jamay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ichika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamay prevents Ichika from getting back to his feet.
Ichika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jamay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ichika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamay advances to half guard.
Jamay controlling the pace.
Jamay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ichika blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamay.
Ichika is trying to stand back up but Jamay is controlling him
Ichika wants to get back to full guard but Jamay has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichika tries to hold on but Jamay postures up.
Jamay throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ichika holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jamay tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kofi Jamay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ichika keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Ichika that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jamay looking to secure an arm triangle but Ichika defends it well.
Jamay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ichika can do to turn this around?
Jamay won't let Ichika get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ichika is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamay looking to finish Ichika with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ichika!
Jamay throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jamay moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ichika has worked his arm free - good work by Ichika!
Ichika managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jamay.
Jamay throws a strike aimed at the side of Ichika's head but Ichika avoids it well.
Jamay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ichika is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ichika defending against the ground and pound.
Ichika can't do much from the bottom here.
Jamay swings around for an armbar but Ichika sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jamay's guard.
Jamay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ichika looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ichika manages to get himself to full guard.
Jamay postures up in Ichika's guard and throws a big left but Ichika blocks it.
Jamay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ichika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jamay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jamay pushing down on Ichika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Jamay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jamay scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Minato Ichika has been cut.
Kofi Jamay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jamay is trying to work for a kimura but Ichika is defending well.
Jamay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ichika's head.
Jamay trying to control from half guard but Ichika is working away.
Ichika on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ichika is defending against the submission attempts here by Jamay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichika trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamay is trying to work for a kimura but Ichika is defending well.
Jamay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ichika wants to control but Jamay is keeping busy.
Jamay passes to full mount!
Jamay misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jamay throwing strikes here but Ichika is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jamay throwing strikes here but Ichika is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ichika wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jamay.
Ichika holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jamay tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamay thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jamay thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ichika is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jamay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ichika's face.
Jamay misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jamay punching from mount but Ichika doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ichika is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jamay content just to control the position here.
Jamay throws some wild stikes that Ichika manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichika sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jamay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kofi Jamay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Jamay seems content to control.
Ichika wants to get back to his feet.
Jamay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ichika has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ichika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jamay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jamay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ichika defends it well.
Ichika manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichika wants to sweep but no luck.
Jamay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jamay throwing strikes from guard but Ichika blocks nicely.
Jamay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ichika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jamay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ichika's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ichika blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamay.
Jamay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Minato Ichika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichika is defending against the submission attempts here by Jamay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ichika blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kofi Jamay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jamay 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Jamay!
An out of breath Kofi Jamay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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RATING
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