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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiyato Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Kilju had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Kilju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiyato Nakamara !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kilju with that takedown attempt.
Kilju closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilju has been working on his balance at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nakamara .
Kilju manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilju is on top in guard.
Kilju won't allow Nakamara to get back to his feet.
Nakamara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilju stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakamara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilju manages to get himself to full guard.
Kilju escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilju is trying to keep Nakamara in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju is adopting a defensive guard.
Nakamara trying to control but Kilju is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilju working a defensive guard here.
Kilju wants to sweep here but Nakamara controlling him for the moment.
Kilju has his foot on Nakamara 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nakamara works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilju keeping moving, preventing Nakamara from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju pulls Nakamara in close to prevent any damage.
Nakamara stopping the sweep attempt from Kilju.
Kilju is working hard here to advance position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hiyato Nakamara wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kilju decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakamara is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nakamara trying to control here.
Kilju is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakamara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilju.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilju is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilju is working for a submission of some sort.
Kilju trying to mount his opponent but Nakamara defends it.
Nakamara is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilju is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakamara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kilju.
Kilju trying to control the action but Nakamara is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju is working for a kimura but Nakamara is defending it quite comfortably.
Kilju wants to control but Nakamara is keeping him busy.
Kilju seems to be working for a kimura but Nakamara defends the submission attempt.
Kilju is trying to work for a kimura but Nakamara is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilju is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Kilju dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakamara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kilju circles away.
Nakamara stuffs the takedown.
Kilju tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nakamara counters with a solid body kick.
Nakamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamara shoots in for a double leg but Kilju sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kilju shoots in but Nakamara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kilju misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Kilju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilju shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kilju showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kilju wants to take a breather but Nakamara is having none of it.
Nakamara is looking for a sweep. Kilju is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamara pushes Kilju off looking to stand but Kilju dives back in and keeps control.
Nakamara is looking to control Kilju's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakamara avoid being mounted?
Nakamara is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamara wants to control but Kilju is keeping busy.
Nakamara tries to get to full guard but Kilju has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilju seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kilju is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kilju is trying to control. Nakamara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kilju is working for a kimura but Nakamara is defending it quite comfortably.
Nakamara misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kilju is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nakamara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pablo Kilju overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara is looking for a sweep. Kilju is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilju is working away from the top position though.
Nakamara has his hands clasped together around Kilju's back. He's all about the action.
Kilju is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakamara is just riding it out for now. Kilju eventually gives up the hold.
Kilju seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nakamara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nakamara wants to get back to his feet.
Kilju is trying to work for a kimura but Nakamara is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara is not content to let Kilju control the position.
Kilju 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.
Nakamara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kilju's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kilju's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilju tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Kilju dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kilju fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kilju clinches up against the cage.
Kilju avoids the elbow strike from Nakamara , against the cage.
Kilju tries to pull guard but Nakamara won't allow it.
Nakamara jumps guard.
Kilju trying to control but Nakamara is working from the bottom.
Kilju wants to pass the guard but Nakamara is keeping the position.
Kilju wants to control from the top but Nakamara keeps moving.
Kilju drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nakamara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nakamara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nakamara !
Nakamara trying to control the action but Kilju is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilju controls the position for a moment.
Kilju is looking for a sweep.
Nakamara trying to control the position but Kilju is working away.
Nakamara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kilju's legs.
Nakamara wants to control but Kilju is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakamara trying to control the action but Kilju is working from the bottom.
Kilju is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nakamara 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kilju is looking for a sweep. Nakamara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamara not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kilju is staying active underneath Nakamara , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nakamara wants to control but Kilju is keeping him busy.
Nakamara is looking to pass Kilju's guard but actually Kilju recovers to full guard.
Nakamara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nakamara is fighting to break Kilju's control of his arms but Kilju is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kilju avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakamara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilju working for a triangle but Nakamara defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilju has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kilju looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hiyato Nakamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilju keeping full guard, as Nakamara tries to pass.
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 Pablo Kilju.
Well Kilju 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Kilju!
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energy
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hype
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