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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kisaragi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ghandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kisaragi comes into the arena with Lust SIN blaring out of the sound system. Ghandi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Wish. Matt Ghandi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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134 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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135 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Jin Kisaragi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Ghandi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghandi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghandi moves into the clinch.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside that Kisaragi shrugs off.
Kisaragi fails to pull guard.
Kisaragi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kisaragi tries to pull guard but Ghandi won't allow it.
Ghandi lands an elbow inside.
Ghandi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kisaragi's defenses.
Ghandi misses with the head strike.
Kisaragi tries to pull guard but Ghandi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kisaragi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Kisaragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghandi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kisaragi takes an elbow to the temple.
Ghandi throws an elbow but it misses.
Kisaragi jumps guard and drags Ghandi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ghandi preventing the sweep.
Ghandi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ghandi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ghandi wants to control from the top but Kisaragi keeps moving.
Kisaragi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kisaragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghandi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ghandi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kisaragi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghandi has managed to get both his arms back between Kisaragi's legs - danger averted.
Ghandi is looking to stand up but Kisaragi won't let him.
Kisaragi wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Kisaragi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kisaragi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kisaragi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kisaragi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kisaragi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kisaragi is breathing heavily.
Kisaragi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghandi controlling from the top position.
Kisaragi has a closed guard, preventing Ghandi from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghandi wants to stand but Kisaragi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ghandi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kisaragi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghandi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kisaragi is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kisaragi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kisaragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kisaragi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghandi defends well.
Kisaragi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ghandi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ghandi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Ghandi.
Ghandi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kisaragi blocks the body kick.
Kisaragi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ghandi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ghandi can't keep his opponent in guard - Kisaragi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kisaragi seems to be working for a kimura but Ghandi defends the submission attempt.
Ghandi is breathing heavily.
Kisaragi is looking for a kimura but Ghandi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kisaragi to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisaragi is looking for a kimura here.
Kisaragi is working for a kimura here but Ghandi manages to reverse the position and he's now in Kisaragi's guard.
Ghandi won't allow Kisaragi to sweep him here.
Ghandi trying to control but Kisaragi is working from the bottom.
Kisaragi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kisaragi, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kisaragi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ghandi won't allow Kisaragi to sweep him here.
Kisaragi looking for a guillotine here but Ghandi defends easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ghandi moves into range and clinches up with Kisaragi.
Ghandi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kisaragi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ghandi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ghandi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kisaragi takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghandi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ghandi throws an elbow but it misses.
Ghandi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghandi has his takedown stuffed
and Kisaragi counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ghandi!
Kisaragi has hold of Ghandi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ghandi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kisaragi wants to take his opponent's back but Ghandi doesn't allow it.
Kisaragi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ghandi is on top in guard.
Kisaragi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghandi defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kisaragi, not yet.
Kisaragi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kisaragi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghandi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kisaragi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghandi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kisaragi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ghandi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kisaragi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ghandi won't be happy with that.
Kisaragi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ghandi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kisaragi but great work by Ghandi.
Ghandi decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kisaragi to his feet.
Ghandi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghandi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kisaragi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ghandi did well to prevent Kisaragi getting side control.
Kisaragi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ghandi is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghandi is trying to stand.
Ghandi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kisaragi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ghandi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kisaragi works his way into full mount!
Kisaragi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kisaragi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ghandi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ghandi and Kisaragi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ghandi manages to get back to half guard.
Kisaragi 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.
Kisaragi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghandi defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisaragi tries to pass to full mount but Ghandi defends it.
Kisaragi is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ghandi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ghandi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kisaragi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghandi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kisaragi!
Ghandi prevents Kisaragi from getting the reversal.
Kisaragi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghandi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kisaragi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kisaragi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kisaragi 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kisaragi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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