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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guru comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Burning In The Skies. Miyagi has chosen Your'e The Best Around as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kesuke Miyagi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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142 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ground Guru!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kesuke Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi clinches.
Miyagi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Guru tries to pull guard but Miyagi won't allow it.
Guru being controlled against the cage.
Guru is trying to pull guard but Miyagi has him pressed against the cage.
Miyagi is pressed up against the cage. Guru has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Miyagi down to the mat. Miyagi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi looks to land a body kick but Guru moved away.
Miyagi rushes Guru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guru looking for a takedown.
Come on Miyagi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Miyagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guru is defending well for now.
Guru managing to block the knees to the body from Miyagi.
Miyagi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Guru tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miyagi just leaning against Guru, taking a breather.
Guru is trying to pull guard but Miyagi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miyagi leaning against his opponent.
Guru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miyagi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guru is trying to drag Miyagi to the mat but Miyagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miyagi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru has Miyagi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miyagi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miyagi leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Miyagi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kesuke Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miyagi.
Miyagi clinches up against the cage.
Miyagi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miyagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Guru avoids the damage to the body.
Guru can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi tries to land a knee to the head but Guru blocks with his arms.
Guru tries to score a body lock takedown but Miyagi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
Guru has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Miyagi regains guard immediately.
Miyagi is looking to stand up but Guru isn't so interested in that idea.
Guru thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru drops back looking for a leg! Miyagi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miyagi manages to kick Guru off! Guru jumps back into Miyagi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyagi, not yet.
Guru drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miyagi dives on top into guard.
Guru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyagi is looking to stand up but Guru won't let him.
Guru looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miyagi is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guru looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Guru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miyagi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miyagi looks for the body kick but Guru saw that one coming.
Miyagi tries to clinch there but Guru circles away.
An inside leg kick from Miyagi misses.
Miyagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guru's calf.
Miyagi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guru has a takedown stuffed.
Miyagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guru's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi leaves Guru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miyagi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Guru if he has to take too many more of those.
Guru tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guru gets tackled into the cage by Miyagi. Miyagi maintains the clinch.
Miyagi effectively controlling the action here.
Miyagi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guru is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ground Guru has been cut.
Guru fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi is pushing Guru up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Miyagi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guru blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miyagi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kesuke Miyagi.
Miyagi tries to work over Guru's front leg with a kick but Guru checks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miyagi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guru checks a leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Miyagi enables Guru to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Miyagi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guru preventing the sweep.
Guru drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guru jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miyagi pushes Guru off and scrambles back to his feet.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
No luck for Guru with that takedown attempt.
Guru circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru avoids the head kick by Miyagi.
Guru shoots and misses
and Miyagi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Guru looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miyagi takes the fight into the clinch.
Miyagi working Guru over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyagi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miyagi trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guru jumps guard but Miyagi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Guru throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miyagi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Guru is in Miyagi's guard.
Guru trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miyagi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guru has managed to get both his arms back between Miyagi's legs - danger averted.
Guru won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Guru thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guru pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Miyagi wanted to stand there but Guru had control of the position.
Guru 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.
Miyagi kicks off Guru and gets to his feet.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Guru off balance momentarily.
Guru misses with a takedown
and Miyagi counters with a good low kick that Guru was not able to check.
Miyagi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miyagi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Guru with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyagi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miyagi scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyagi motions for Guru to come forward. Miyagi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guru on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru fails with the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guru with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miyagi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Guru is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kesuke Miyagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miyagi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miyagi scores with a leg kick.
Guru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miyagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Guru's front leg but catches the back leg as Guru tries to avoid it.
Guru moves out of range of the body kick.
Miyagi cracks the inside of Guru's front leg.
Miyagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miyagi thumps Guru with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Miyagi.
Miyagi instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miyagi obliges.
Miyagi lands a good knee to the midsection. Guru won't want to take too many of those.
Miyagi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Guru jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miyagi walks away with a smile on his face. Guru gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Guru dives in and grabs Miyagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miyagi pushes down on Guru's head and hops out.
Miyagi clinches up with Guru and pushes him back against the cage.
Guru avoiding damage as Miyagi throws knees to the body.
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!
Guru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miyagi scores a nice knee to the body.
Miyagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Guru letting Miyagi take a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyagi scores a nice knee to the body.
Miyagi controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guru circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guru checks a low kick from Miyagi.
A good leg kick by Miyagi.
Guru misses with a takedown
and Miyagi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Miyagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guru's sensitive parts.
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miyagi closes the distance and pushes Guru back into the cage.
Miyagi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guru up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miyagi obliges.
Guru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kesuke Miyagi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guru gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Guru is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miyagi kicks Guru off and gets back to his feet.
Ground Guru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miyagi, right into the meat.
Miyagi throws a push kick but Guru slaps the foot to one side.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru shoots in for a takedown but Miyagi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miyagi scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyagi has closed the distance and engaged Guru in a clinch.
Miyagi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guru tries to pull guard but Miyagi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ground Guru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi landing knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miyagi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guru can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyagi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miyagi landing knees to the body.
Miyagi stalling against the cage.
Miyagi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Guru jumps guard but Miyagi stands there with Guru around his waist. Guru gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miyagi missing with knees to the body.
Miyagi prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miyagi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Miyagi is looking to land body kicks.
Miyagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Guru circles away.
Guru shoots in and gets a takedown into Miyagi's guard.
Guru postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miyagi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guru, into his guard.
Guru looking for a sweep. Not yet Guru, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miyagi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guru had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miyagi defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kesuke Miyagi dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ground Guru's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Miyagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guru swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guru fails with the takedown
and Miyagi counters with a good low kick that Guru was not able to check.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guru will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Miyagi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guru counters with a shoot takedown. Miyagi fights it but they end up in guard.
Guru drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guru jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miyagi wants to sweep here but Guru controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miyagi kicks Guru off and gets to his feet.
Miyagi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guru.
Guru blocks a head kick by Miyagi.
Miyagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miyagi 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 Guru has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guru and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guru fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miyagi sprawls well initially but Guru persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Miyagi pushes Guru off looking to stand but Guru dives back in and keeps control.
Miyagi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Guru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Guru is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Guru has control of the leg.
Ground Guru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyagi is trying to stand.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Guru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Guru prevents Miyagi from getting back to his feet.
Guru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Guru advances to half guard.
Miyagi tries to kick Guru off but Guru keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Guru is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miyagi sees it coming and defends easily.
Guru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guru is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miyagi has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi moves into full guard.
Guru drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guru jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guru postures up and lands a big shot to Miyagi's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guru looking to pass the guard.
Guru postures up in Miyagi's guard and throws a big left but Miyagi blocks it.
Miyagi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miyagi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Guru defends it easily.
Guru slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Guru is looking to improve his position.
Guru trying to control from the bottom.
Ground Guru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like Miyagi is going to stand back up.
Miyagi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Guru is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guru misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Guru is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyagi pulls his head out easily.
Guru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ground Guru showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miyagi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kesuke Miyagi! Kesuke Miyagi retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Kesuke Miyagi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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