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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fujiyama Akagono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Conger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujiyama Akagono has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fujiyama Akagono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Conger!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conger cracks Akagono with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conger checks a leg kick nicely.
Akagono steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conger.
Conger avoids a kick to the body.
Conger swings widly with a right hand
and Akagono counters with a two punch combo.
Akagono avoids the body shot from Conger.
Akagono stuffs the takedown.
Conger throws a head kick that misses.
Conger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akagono.
Conger throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagono lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akagono moves forwards but Conger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akagono closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akagono lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagono 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.
Akagono pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conger is keeping the position for now.
Conger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Akagono trying to control but Conger is working from the bottom.
Conger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Akagono trying to control but Conger is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Akagono avoids the body shot from Conger.
Conger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akagono checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akagono throws a low kick but it's checked well by Conger.
Akagono shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conger as he avoids it easily.
Akagono moves in looking to clinch but Conger pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akagono fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akagono throws a shot from downtown. Conger moves away and avoids it.
Conger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akagono in his tracks.
Conger tries a head kick but it misses.
Akagono looks to land a left hand but Conger moved out of range nicely.
Akagono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akagono tries to clinch but Conger moves out of range.
Conger throws a sloppy head kick and Akagono moves out of range easily.
Akagono misses with a few strikes there.
Conger misses the shot to the body.
Conger blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Conger misses.
Conger throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Conger misses
and Akagono counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A big left from Conger misses.
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!
Conger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Akagono eats them both and turns towards Conger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Josh Conger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akagono tries a head kick but it misses.
Akagono gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conger.
Conger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Akagono moves in looking to clinch but Conger pushes him off.
Conger swings for the body but Akagono moves out of range.
Akagono fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujiyama Akagono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akagono walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Conger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akagono doesn't manage to clinch there - Conger circles away.
Conger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akagono avoids it really well and circles away.
Akagono moves into range and clinches up with Conger.
Akagono tries to break free but Conger pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Akagono has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Akagono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Akagono misses the target.
Conger tries to keep at a distance but Akagono has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Akagono is trying to maintain a safe position but Conger gets an underhook and turns Akagono into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akagono tries to score a body lock takedown but Conger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Conger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akagono takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Conger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conger stalks Akagono and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akagono's face. Akagono staggers backwards, shaken.
Conger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akagono tries for a takedown but Conger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Akagono shoots in for a double leg but Conger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujiyama Akagono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conger digs a good hook to Akagono's body.
Josh Conger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conger misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akagono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conger throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akagono blocks a head kick by Conger.
Akagono misses with a takedown attempt
and Conger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akagono throws a right hand that Conger ducks under and follows up with a left that Conger also avoids with ease.
Akagono throws out a loose jab but Conger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akagono takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Conger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akagono on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Conger catches Akagono right on the button with a cross.
Conger throws a series of punches but Akagono avoids them all with ease.
Conger misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Conger misses.
Conger misses with a jab to the body
and Akagono counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akagono circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Conger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akagono checks a leg kick.
Akagono misses with a head kick.
Conger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Conger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Akagono tries to clinch but Conger moves away
and Conger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akagono thinking.
Akagono shoots in but no luck this time.
Conger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akagono has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conger finds it's way round the side to connect with Akagono's head.
Akagono on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Akagono closes the distance but Conger moves to the side
and Conger counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conger connects with a body shot that sends Akagono's belly button to the back.
Akagono tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Conger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Conger throws a series of punches but Akagono moves out of range.
Akagono rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Akagono thinking.
Akagono blocks a head kick by Conger.
Akagono gets a clinch.
Conger lands a shot to the body.
Conger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Conger controlling the action here for a moment.
Conger manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Conger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Akagono tries to land a front kick but Conger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Conger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akagono counters with a nice low kick that buckles Conger's knee momentarily.
Akagono tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conger defends well and Akagono ends up having to push Conger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Conger is pressed up against the cage. Akagono has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Conger down to the mat. Conger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Conger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akagono at a distance.
Conger lands a jab.
Akagono is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conger cracks Akagono with a good jab.
Fujiyama Akagono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conger throws the left hand but Akagono avoids the punch easily.
Akagono takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Conger throws a nice looking combination but Akagono bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akagono doesn't manage to clinch there - Conger circles away.
Akagono darts in looking for a takedown but Conger gets double underhooks and turns Akagono into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fujiyama Akagono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conger tries to throw a body punch but Akagono avoids it by throwing Conger back against the cage.
Conger lands a hook that snaps the head of Akagono backwards.
Akagono breaks from the clinch.
Conger slips a straight right by Akagono.
A right-left combo lands from Conger.
Conger throws a leg kick
and Akagono counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akagono chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conger throws a front kick that sends Akagono stumbling back into the cage.
Akagono closes the distance and pushes Conger back into the cage.
Akagono blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conger stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Akagono.
Akagono escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akagono misses with a head kick.
Akagono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akagono avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akagono takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Conger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conger.
Conger throws a right hand that misses
and Akagono counters with a nice uppercut.
Akagono needs to keep his hands up - Conger had a free shot at his head there.
A nice combination there by Conger.
Conger throws a body shot but no joy.
Akagono shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Conger sprawls well. Conger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akagono gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akagono tries to clinch up
and Conger counters with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Conger.
Conger throws a solid leg kick but Akagono takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Conger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conger tries a head kick but it misses.
Akagono moves away from the strike by Conger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akagono tries to clinch but Conger moves out of range.
Conger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conger keeps the fight on the outside.
Conger misses with a combination
and Akagono counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Akagono throws a leg kick
and Conger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fujiyama Akagono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Conger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akagono throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Conger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Conger winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Conger!
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energy
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