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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jue Nicholson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Kurosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jue Nicholson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jue Nicholson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toshiro Kurosaki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholson gets caught napping as Kurosaki dives in and scores a takedown. Nicholson manages to retain guard.
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Kurosaki from controlling successfully.
Kurosaki looking to pass the guard.
Kurosaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toshiro Kurosaki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nicholson misses with a body kick.
Nicholson connects with a solid leg kick.
Kurosaki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kurosaki looks for a takedown but Nicholson sprawls well.
Kurosaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurosaki pulls his head out easily.
Nicholson tries to get to full guard but Kurosaki has control of the leg.
Nicholson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nicholson trying to keep a closed guard but Kurosaki is proving a slippery customer.
Kurosaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nicholson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nicholson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicholson, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson looking to control.
Nicholson trying to control the position here.
Kurosaki trying to control but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jue Nicholson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kurosaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Nicholson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurosaki 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nicholson.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nicholson!
Kurosaki looks winded!
Kurosaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurosaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kurosaki wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurosaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson has closed the distance and engaged Kurosaki in a clinch.
Kurosaki throws a head punch that misses.
Nicholson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosaki is defending well for now.
Nicholson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nicholson trying to land knees to the body.
Nicholson landing knees to the body.
Nicholson just leaning against Kurosaki, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nicholson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurosaki avoids it.
Nicholson missing with knees to the body.
Nicholson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nicholson connects with a knee to the head.
Nicholson taking a breather.
Nicholson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurosaki is defending well for now.
Nicholson jumps guard and drags Kurosaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki postures up.
Nicholson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurosaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Nicholson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurosaki postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicholson.
Nicholson instigates a clinch.
Kurosaki is looking to control Nicholson's arms but Nicholson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosaki has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nicholson lands an elbow inside that Kurosaki shrugs off.
Nicholson just leaning against Kurosaki, taking a breather.
Kurosaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicholson is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jue Nicholson dominated that round.
That's time! Nicholson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nicholson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nicholson looking to pass the guard.
Nicholson forces his way into half guard.
Nicholson is thwarting Kurosaki's attempts to control the position.
Nicholson 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.
Kurosaki won't allow Nicholson to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosaki is controlling Nicholson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Nicholson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kurosaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kurosaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nicholson looking to pass the guard.
Kurosaki keeping moving, preventing Nicholson from controlling successfully.
Kurosaki keeping full guard, as Nicholson tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kurosaki is on top in guard.
Nicholson kicks Kurosaki off and gets to his feet.
Kurosaki is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
Kurosaki pulls guard.
Nicholson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurosaki is retaining full guard.
Nicholson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nicholson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicholson forces his way into half guard.
Nicholson seems to be working for a kimura but Kurosaki defends the submission attempt.
Nicholson is looking to take a break and control but Kurosaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nicholson in particular looking to stall.
Kurosaki tries to get to full guard but Nicholson has control of the leg.
Nicholson wants to free his trapped foot but Kurosaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurosaki is defending against the submission attempts here by Nicholson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki wants to control but Nicholson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kurosaki looking for submissions off his back.
Nicholson trying to control from half guard but Kurosaki is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicholson seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurosaki wants to control but Nicholson is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jue Nicholson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nicholson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kurosaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Nicholson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurosaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nicholson is fending him off so far but Kurosaki persists. Nope, Nicholson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicholson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurosaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nicholson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nicholson stalling.
Kurosaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nicholson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nicholson looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicholson tries to pull guard but Kurosaki holds him up against the cage and eventually Nicholson drops back down to his feet.
Nicholson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nicholson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nicholson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jue Nicholson.
Kurosaki blocks a head kick by Nicholson.
Nicholson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jue Nicholson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nicholson clinches up with Kurosaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Kurosaki jumps guard.
Nicholson wants to control from the top but Kurosaki keeps moving.
Nicholson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurosaki trying to control the position.
Nicholson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kurosaki is keeping the position for now.
Nicholson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nicholson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kurosaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kurosaki has escaped and now he's on top!
Kurosaki slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson is refusing to be controlled, as Kurosaki sits in half guard.
Nicholson wants to improve his position but Kurosaki is controlling well.
Nicholson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nicholson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kurosaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson wants to stand up but Kurosaki is controlling him.
Nicholson is working an open guard so Kurosaki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nicholson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurosaki's sensitive parts.
Nicholson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicholson has closed the distance and engaged Kurosaki in a clinch.
Nicholson missing with knees to the body.
Nicholson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurosaki avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kurosaki managing to block the knees to the body from Nicholson.
Nicholson taking a breather.
Kurosaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nicholson has him pressed against the cage.
Toshiro Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jue Nicholson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosaki jumps guard but Nicholson stands there with Kurosaki around his waist. Kurosaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jue Nicholson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicholson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jue Nicholson!
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