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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kegon Ichimaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Medeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Medeiros has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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143 lbs
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144 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kegon Ichimaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ichimaru blocks a jab.
Ichimaru is looking to clinch but Medeiros is avoiding it.
Ichimaru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medeiros.
Ichimaru clinches with his opponent.
Medeiros jumps guard but Ichimaru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Medeiros blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ichimaru has a couple of punches blocked by Medeiros.
Ichimaru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Medeiros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ichimaru looking to slow down the pace here.
Medeiros tries a body shot but Ichimaru blocks it.
Ichimaru misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Medeiros.
Medeiros blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichimaru has Medeiros pushed against the cage.
Medeiros blocks an uppercut.
Ichimaru misses with some punches.
Medeiros can't find room to land a body shot as Ichimaru controls the action.
Ichimaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ichimaru working aggressively here.
Ichimaru pushes Medeiros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ichimaru.
Ichimaru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ichimaru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ichimaru is trying to stall.
Ichimaru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ichimaru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ichimaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ichimaru.
Ichimaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Medeiros controls his hands.
Medeiros blocking some punches.
Ichimaru struggles to land a body shot inside as Medeiros controls his hands.
I was talking to Ichimaru's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ichimaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Medeiros blocks a body shot from Ichimaru.
Ichimaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Medeiros.
Medeiros pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Medeiros looking for a guillotine here but Ichimaru defends 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!
Ichimaru 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru looking to pass the guard.
Ichimaru seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Medeiros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Medeiros looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ichimaru with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Medeiros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Medeiros missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ichimaru keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Medeiros working Ichimaru over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Medeiros connects with a nice short shot to Ichimaru's temple.
Ichimaru is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Medeiros scores with a couple of nice shots.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ichimaru on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ichimaru tries to get out of the position.
Ichimaru tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Ichimaru has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Medeiros is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ichimaru is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Medeiros 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.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Medeiros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jose Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ichimaru defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a series of punches but Ichimaru moves out of range.
Ichimaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a series of punches but Ichimaru avoids them all with ease.
Ichimaru leaves Medeiros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ichimaru moves out of range as Medeiros strikes.
Ichimaru tries to land a front kick but Medeiros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Medeiros misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ichimaru tries to land a front kick but Medeiros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichimaru lands with a slapping head kick.
Medeiros swats away the attempt to clinch by Ichimaru.
Medeiros throws a combination that misses
and Ichimaru counters with a head kick.
Ichimaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medeiros.
Ichimaru wants to clinch.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Ichimaru throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Ichimaru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kegon Ichimaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Medeiros.
Medeiros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Medeiros misses with a two punch combination.
Kegon Ichimaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru misses with a head kick.
Jose Medeiros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ichimaru catches Medeiros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ichimaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ichimaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.
Medeiros throws a looping overhand right but Ichimaru ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Medeiros with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ichimaru connects with a high kick.
Ichimaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ichimaru.
Medeiros looks to land a combination but Ichimaru avoids it well.
Ichimaru cracks Medeiros with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Medeiros.
Ichimaru scores with a head kick. Medeiros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Medeiros misses with a double jab.
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Ichimaru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ichimaru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Medeiros misses with a few strikes there.
Ichimaru gets a clinch.
Ichimaru blocks an elbow strike.
Medeiros slowing the pace effectively.
Ichimaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ichimaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ichimaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Medeiros's elbow.
Ichimaru misses with some punches.
Ichimaru throws a punch but it's blocked by Medeiros.
Ichimaru trying to stall but Medeiros improves his position.
Ichimaru has a couple of punches blocked by Medeiros.
Ichimaru tries to work over Medeiros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ichimaru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ichimaru tries to throw a body punch but Medeiros avoids it by throwing Ichimaru back against the cage.
Medeiros pulls Ichimaru into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ichimaru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ichimaru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegon Ichimaru dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Medeiros avoids the head kick by Ichimaru.
Medeiros misses with a straight right.
Medeiros scores with a jab.
Ichimaru tries to clinch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros moves into range and connects with a jab.
Medeiros might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Medeiros will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ichimaru scores with a head kick.
Ichimaru tries to clinch but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Medeiros looks to land a left hand but Ichimaru moved out of range nicely.
Medeiros bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Medeiros tries for a kimura but Ichimaru is defending well.
Ichimaru gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichimaru is defending against the submission attempts here by Medeiros.
Medeiros is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Medeiros missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichimaru holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Medeiros thows a huge punch but Ichimaru dodges it nicely.
Ichimaru tries to get to full guard but Medeiros has control of the leg.
Medeiros trying to mount his opponent but Ichimaru defends it.
Medeiros works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Ichimaru that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Medeiros looking to control but Ichimaru is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Medeiros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Medeiros scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Medeiros raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ichimaru is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros working Ichimaru over with strikes here.
Ichimaru is squirming around, avoiding Medeiros's attempts to control the action.
Medeiros working Ichimaru over with strikes here.
Ichimaru can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Medeiros dominating with strikes here.
Medeiros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Medeiros working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Medeiros.
Ichimaru blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Medeiros lands a big shot there that rocks Ichimaru but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Medeiros lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Medeiros breaks from Ichimaru's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Medeiros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Medeiros 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Medeiros!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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