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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jessup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobayashi comes to the cage accompanied by HBO Boxing 24/7 Original Theme . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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165 lbs
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178 cm
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiro Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Jessup!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jessup.
Kobayashi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kobayashi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Jessup doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kobayashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kobayashi throws a combination. Jessup tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kobayashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Jessup takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Kobayashi does it's job there.
Jessup fails with the takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hiro Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Jessup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kobayashi counters with a left and a right that stings Jessup.
Kobayashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jessup circles away quickly and effectively.
Jessup has his takedown stuffed
and Kobayashi counters with a shoot takedown. Jessup fights it but they end up in guard.
Jessup has a closed guard, preventing Kobayashi from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jessup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jessup is working an open guard so Kobayashi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jessup slips a jab and a cross from Kobayashi.
Jessup has his takedown stuffed
and Kobayashi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jessup won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jessup is looking for a sweep.
Jessup regains half guard.
Jessup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jessup trying to hold on to Kobayashi's head to control him but Kobayashi postures up.
Kobayashi content to control rather than advance.
Kobayashi passes to side control.
Jessup tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kobayashi controlling his opponent.
Jessup gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jessup tries to get to full guard but Kobayashi has control of the leg.
Kobayashi slows the pace down in half guard.
Jessup missing with punches from the bottom.
Jessup is looking to improve his position.
Kobayashi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jessup actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Kobayashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kobayashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kobayashi throws a low kick but Jessup avoids it.
Kobayashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Jessup off the cage and back into rage.
Jessup on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Kobayashi misses.
Kobayashi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jessup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jessup looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jessup is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi content to stall in guard here.
Kobayashi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jessup's head.
Kobayashi stands and steps away. Jessup gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kobayashi works the jab nicely.
Jessup has his takedown stuffed
and Kobayashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jessup tries for a takedown but Kobayashi circles away easily
and Kobayashi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jessup has his takedown stuffed
and Kobayashi counters with a single leg into guard. Jessup didn't expect that.
Hiro Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Jessup looking to control.
Kobayashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jessup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jessup looking for a guillotine here but Kobayashi defends easily.
Jessup is working an open guard so Kobayashi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi jabs at Jessup's body.
Jessup gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kobayashi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kobayashi.
Kobayashi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kobayashi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Jessup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kobayashi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jessup misses with a takedown attempt
and Kobayashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kobayashi scores with a jab. Jessup acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jessup bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jessup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jessup tries to move into range but Kobayashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jessup is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kobayashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Kobayashi dominated that second round.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jessup on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kobayashi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jessup with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kobayashi counters with a left to the body.
Jessup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kobayashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jessup checks a low kick from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jessup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kobayashi throws a combination. Jessup tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut lands for Kobayashi. That snapped Jessup's head back.
Kobayashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jessup can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobayashi lands with a nice body punch.
Kobayashi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kobayashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kobayashi scores with a shot to the body.
Kobayashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobayashi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kobayashi throws a right and a left that Jessup avoids nicely.
Jessup walks into a straight right hand from Kobayashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jessup is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Kobayashi does it's job there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kobayashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kobayashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jessup.
Jessup gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kobayashi stands up from Jessup's guard - Kobayashi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kobayashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jessup is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kobayashi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jessup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jessup tries for a takedown but Kobayashi circles away easily
and Kobayashi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jessup!
Nathan Jessup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiro Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jessup.
Kobayashi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hiro Kobayashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jessup is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kobayashi looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Kobayashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kobayashi 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Kobayashi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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