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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dak Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nor Gajid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Insane in the membrane by Cypress Hill. Nor Gajid is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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137 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dak Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nor Gajid!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishii darts in and clinches Gajid up against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ishii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ishii is trying to trip Gajid. He has hold of a leg but Gajid is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ishii persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ishii trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gajid's guard.
Gajid wants to sweep here but Ishii controlling him for the moment.
Ishii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ishii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gajid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ishii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ishii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gajid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gajid keeping moving, preventing Ishii from controlling successfully.
Ishii passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gajid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ishii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gajid with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ishii is looking to take a break and control but Gajid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gajid works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gajid is looking for a triangle but Ishii pushes his legs off easily.
Gajid looks gassed!
Ishii wanted to stand there but Gajid had control of the position.
Gajid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ishii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ishii decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gajid, up you get!
Ishii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gajid looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii trying to control the pace.
Gajid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gajid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ishii trying to control from half guard but Gajid is working away.
Gajid is trying to stand.
Gajid wants to get back to full guard.
Gajid is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ishii pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gajid takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ishii moves in looking to clinch but Gajid pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gajid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ishii.
Nice sprawl there from Gajid as Ishii shoots in.
Ishii tries to bum rush Gajid with a series of wild strikes but Gajid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ishii doesn't manage to clinch there - Gajid circles away.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gajid shoots in and bounces Ishii off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Gajid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gajid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ishii looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ishii looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ishii!
Ishii misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gajid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ishii trying to control the position but Gajid is working away.
Gajid manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ishii's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gajid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ishii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ishii is looking to take a break and control but Gajid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ishii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gajid feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gajid preventing the sweep.
Ishii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gajid tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishii is retaining full guard.
Gajid would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gajid won't allow Ishii to get back to his feet.
Gajid should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gajid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ishii is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ishii is trying to control the position but Gajid postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ishii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gajid counters with a shoot takedown. Ishii fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dak Ishii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ishii trying to keep a closed guard but Gajid is proving a slippery customer.
Gajid looking to pass the guard.
Ishii can't keep his opponent in guard - Gajid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gajid tries to pass to full mount but Ishii defends it.
Gajid is working for a submission of some sort.
Ishii looking for submissions off his back.
Ishii tries to roll over but Gajid keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gajid is working for a kimura but Ishii is defending it quite comfortably.
Ishii trying to hold on to Gajid's head to control him but Gajid postures up.
Gajid is working for a kimura but Ishii is defending it quite comfortably.
Gajid wants to pass to mount but Ishii is defending the position.
Ishii trying to control here.
Gajid is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ishii defends it well.
Ishii trying to hold on to Gajid's head to control him but Gajid postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gajid trying to pass the guard but Ishii defending well.
Gajid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ishii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gajid counters with a single leg into guard. Ishii didn't expect that.
Gajid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gajid prevents Ishii from getting back to his feet.
Gajid slips nicely into half guard.
Gajid wants to pass to mount but Ishii is defending the position.
Ishii is looking to improve his position.
Gajid wants to pass to mount but Ishii is defending the position.
Gajid is trying to work for a kimura but Ishii is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ishii clinches up with Gajid and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gajid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ishii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Gajid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ishii stands up from Gajid's guard - Ishii perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ishii throws a push kick but Gajid slaps the foot to one side.
Ishii has his takedown stuffed
and Gajid counters with a shoot takedown. Ishii fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gajid won't allow Ishii to sweep him here.
Ishii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ishii wants to stand but Gajid is controlling the position.
Ishii is trying to control the position but Gajid postures up.
Gajid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ishii lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gajid!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ishii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ishii takes Gajid's back.
Ishii is hanging on to Gajid's back as he tries to escape.
Ishii has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ishii throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Gajid!
Ishii trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gajid tries to escape the position.
Ishii has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gajid has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishii is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gajid up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nor Gajid will probably get the nod.
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!
Ishii takes the fight into the clinch.
Ishii turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ishii manages to end up in side control.
Gajid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ishii tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ishii has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gajid is trying to improve his position.
Gajid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ishii wants to improve his position but Gajid is controlling well.
Ishii trying to control from the bottom.
Gajid is breathing heavily.
Ishii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ishii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajid is trying to get back to full guard.
Ishii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gajid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gajid looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ishii pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gajid is looking to get to half guard.
Ishii tries to control but Gajid wriggling away.
Ishii controlling from the full mount.
Gajid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ishii moves to take his opponent's back.
That's two 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.
Ishii trying to control.
Ishii is hanging on to Gajid's back as he tries to escape.
Gajid defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gajid tries to break free.
Gajid covers up after that shot from Ishii.
Ishii struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ishii is looking for the choke from the back position but Gajid is controlling his hands well.
Gajid tries to escape but Ishii has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ishii lands a shot to the head.
Ishii gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajid breaks Ishii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dak Ishii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ishii wants to sweep here but Gajid controlling him for the moment.
Gajid tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishii is retaining full guard.
Gajid stands and throws Ishii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ishii wants to control but Gajid postures up.
Ishii is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gajid passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ishii!
Ishii wants to control but Gajid is having none of it.
Gajid working for a guillotine from mount but Ishii is in no mood to give up.
Gajid goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ishii is on top in guard.
Gajid looking for a guillotine here but Ishii defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajid had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ishii is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gajid Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ishii's back instead.
Ishii is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gajid is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ishii knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ishii for a finish.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ishii just trying to survive but Gajid is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gajid working for a choke but Ishii is defending well.
Gajid is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Ishii is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nor Gajid!
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energy
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hype
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