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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between El Chihuahua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kinjo Sasake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chihuahua comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Rise Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Chihuahua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kinjo Sasake!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chihuahua can pounce on him.
Chihuahua lands with a hook. Sasake tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chihuahua thuds a left hand into Sasake's body.
Sasake avoids the body shot from Chihuahua.
Sasake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chihuahua.
Sasake misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chihuahua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sasake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sasake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sasake swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Sasake misses its intended target.
Chihuahua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Chihuahua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chihuahua tries to clinch there but Sasake circles away.
Sasake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chihuahua manages to avoid it.
Chihuahua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sasake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chihuahua takes a swing at Sasake's ribcage but misses.
Sasake throws a hook to the side of Chihuahua's head but Chihuahua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake throws a lazy right hand but Chihuahua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Sasake.
A jab from Sasake misses.
Sasake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chihuahua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sasake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chihuahua manages to avoid it.
Chihuahua misses with a body shot.
A big right from Chihuahua misses.
Sasake slips under a jab.
Chihuahua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chihuahua was well out of range. Poor timing from Sasake.
Chihuahua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chihuahua throws the left hand but Sasake avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sasake scores a takedown into full mount!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sasake is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chihuahua is surviving well by controlling Sasake's body position as best he can.
Sasake throwing strikes here but Chihuahua is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chihuahua is desperately trying to improve his position but Sasake has a good base and remains in mount.
Sasake thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sasake looking to finish with strikes here!
Chihuahua avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sasake.
Chihuahua is squirming around, avoiding Sasake's attempts to control the action.
Sasake with a couple of short strikes.
Sasake looking to control but Chihuahua is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasake goes for an armbar but Chihuahua turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chihuahua.
Sasake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chihuahua has passed into half guard!
Sasake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sasake looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sasake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chihuahua pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that El Chihuahua will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sasake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua throws a body punch but Sasake moves out of range.
Sasake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chihuahua throws a sloppy head kick and Sasake moves out of range easily.
Sasake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chihuahua manages to avoid it.
Sasake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chihuahua manages to avoid it.
Chihuahua throws a jab when Sasake was well out of range.
Chihuahua misses with an uppercut
and Sasake counters with a single leg into guard. Chihuahua didn't expect that.
Sasake passes Chihuahua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sasake seems to be looking for submissions.
Sasake is looking to take a break and control but Chihuahua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chihuahua trying to control here.
Sasake is looking for a kimura but Chihuahua is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sasake to get the leverage.
Sasake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chihuahua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sasake.
Chihuahua is not content to let Sasake control the position.
Chihuahua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sasake on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua manages to get to full guard.
Sasake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sasake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sasake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sasake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chihuahua defends it well.
Sasake is working for a kimura but Chihuahua is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sasake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chihuahua gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasake wants to control from the top but Chihuahua keeps moving.
Sasake advances to half guard.
Sasake trying to mount his opponent but Chihuahua defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chihuahua has his hands clasped together around Sasake's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kinjo Sasake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sasake takes a swing at Chihuahua's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Sasake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sasake takes one to the chin there.
Chihuahua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sasake.
Sasake is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chihuahua works over Sasake's head and body with a nice combination.
Chihuahua scores with a leg kick.
Sasake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chihuahua tries to bum rush Sasake with a series of wild strikes but Sasake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chihuahua wants to slow Sasake down by chopping away at his legs.
Chihuahua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chihuahua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chihuahua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sasake.
Chihuahua slaps away a takedown attempt from Sasake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Sasake.
Sasake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sasake wants to work for an arm triangle but Chihuahua is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chihuahua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sasake is trying to control the action in half guard but Chihuahua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake is working for a kimura but Chihuahua is defending it quite comfortably.
Sasake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chihuahua regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sasake.
Chihuahua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua keeping full guard, as Sasake tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chihuahua keeping moving, preventing Sasake from controlling successfully.
Sasake has gone for a leg lock! Chihuahua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sasake's guard.
Sasake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chihuahua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasake looking for subs off his back but Chihuahua has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sasake is looking for a sweep. Chihuahua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sasake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kinjo Sasake just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chihuahua thows a body shot but no joy.
Sasake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chihuahua finds it's way round the side to connect with Sasake's head.
Sasake just misses with a punch to the body.
Sasake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chihuahua manages to avoid it.
Chihuahua lands a nice shot to the body.
Sasake misses with a body shot.
El Chihuahua is winning the standup battle so far.
Sasake circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sasake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sasake.
Chihuahua throws a series of punches but Sasake moves out of range.
Chihuahua tries to clinch but Sasake moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chihuahua under the eye.
Sasake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chihuahua rather than just go for the knockout.
Sasake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sasake scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chihuahua throws a jab when Sasake was well out of range.
Chihuahua misses with a looping left.
Chihuahua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sasake misses with an uppercut. Chihuahua saw that one coming.
Chihuahua tries a low kick but Sasake avoids it.
Chihuahua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sasake fails to land the takedown.
Sasake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chihuahua's waist but Chihuahua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sasake off to one side.
El Chihuahua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kinjo Sasake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake moves away from the strike by Chihuahua.
A nice combination there by Chihuahua.
Chihuahua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sasake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chihuahua manages to avoid it.
El Chihuahua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Sasake.
Chihuahua moves out of range of the strikes.
Chihuahua avoids the body shot from Sasake.
Sasake moves away from the strike by Chihuahua.
Sasake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sasake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chihuahua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sasake swats away the attempt to clinch by Chihuahua.
Chihuahua misses with a double jab.
Sasake checks a low kick from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua throws a hook to the side of Sasake's head but Sasake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sasake swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Chihuahua counter with a right hand.
Sasake throws a looping overhand right but Chihuahua ducks down to avoid it.
Chihuahua staying out of range there.
Jab from Chihuahua.
Sasake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chihuahua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sasake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua looks to land a left hand but Sasake moved out of range nicely.
Chihuahua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sasake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sasake showed some decent athleticism there.
Chihuahua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sasake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sasake's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasake tries to roll but Chihuahua sticks to his back.
Kinjo Sasake has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chihuahua trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Chihuahua had his way with Kinjo Sasake in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chihuahua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chihuahua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sasake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chihuahua.
Chihuahua misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasake. Chihuahua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chihuahua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sasake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chihuahua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chihuahua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chihuahua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sasake moves away.
Sasake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sasake moves out of range as Chihuahua strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chihuahua thumps Sasake with a low kick.
Chihuahua throws a shot from downtown. Sasake moves away and avoids it.
Chihuahua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sasake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sasake drops his hands momentarily and Chihuahua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chihuahua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sasake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sasake throws a body punch but Chihuahua moves out of range.
Sasake sizes up Chihuahua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sasake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chihuahua manages to avoid it.
Chihuahua lands a lovely overhand right.
Chihuahua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sasake throws out the jab.
Sasake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sasake misses with a body shot.
Chihuahua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sasake. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sasake. Chihuahua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chihuahua misses with a hook
so Sasake counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasake has gone for a leg lock! Chihuahua slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sasake's guard.
Sasake working for a triangle but Chihuahua defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sasake is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chihuahua wants to control from the top but Sasake keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasake has an active guard here but Chihuahua has managed to pass into half guard.
Sasake is looking for a sweep. Chihuahua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chihuahua is keen to just control but Sasake is a slippery customer.
Sasake is looking to control Chihuahua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sasake avoid being mounted?
Sasake wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to El Chihuahua.
I think Chihuahua 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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