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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jere Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishima's entrance music is All I Do Is Win. A fine choice. Jere Stephens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jin Mishima's chin.
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165 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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185 cm
27
164 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Mishima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mishima.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stephens misses with a hook.
Stephens misses with the combination.
Mishima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stephens sprawls well. Stephens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mishima gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephens is looking for the big counter here.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Mishima closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephens did well to prevent Mishima getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima trying to pass the guard but Stephens defending well.
Mishima wants to work for an arm triangle but Stephens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mishima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stephens pushes Mishima off looking to stand but Mishima dives back in and keeps control.
Mishima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mishima is working for a kimura but Stephens is defending it quite comfortably.
Mishima is looking for submissions but instead, Stephens has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima slips nicely into half guard.
Mishima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephens defends it well.
Stephens wants to control but Mishima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stephens felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mishima 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.
Stephens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mishima. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima is working for a kimura but Stephens is defending it quite comfortably.
Mishima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mishima is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Mishima is looking for a kimura but Stephens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mishima to get the leverage.
Stephens trying to control here.
Mishima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mishima seems to be working for a kimura but Stephens defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Mishima dominated that round.
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.
Mishima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
Mishima appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mishima attempts a counter takedown but Stephens avoids it well and moves away.
Mishima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephens's half guard.
Stephens trying to control from the bottom.
Jin Mishima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stephens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mishima is looking for a kimura but Stephens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mishima to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima is looking for a kimura here.
Stephens is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stephens sees it coming and defends easily.
Mishima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stephens is just riding it out for now. Mishima eventually gives up the hold.
Mishima is trying to work for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Mishima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stephens sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stephens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mishima is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mishima is looking for a kimura here.
Mishima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
Mishima wants to work for an arm triangle but Stephens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima is looking for a kimura here.
Stephens makes his way to full guard, as Mishima worked for a kimura.
Mishima throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mishima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stephens dives on top into guard.
Mishima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Mishima has his foot on Stephens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephens works his way back into a safe position though.
Stephens wants to stand but Mishima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mishima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stephens wants to stand but Mishima has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Mishima dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Stephens.
Mishima feinted with a counter takedown.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mishima circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stephens.
Stephens misses with a two punch combination.
Mishima attempts a counter takedown but Stephens avoids it well and moves away.
Stephens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mishima.
Stephens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stephens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mishima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stephens's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mishima actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
Mishima actively working from the bottom here.
Mishima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mishima.
Mishima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mishima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jere Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stephens is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mishima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mishima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Stephens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mishima has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stephens has managed to get both his arms back between Mishima's legs - danger averted.
Mishima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jin Mishima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mishima working for submissions but it's allowed Stephens to get to half guard.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stephens is keen to just control but Mishima is a slippery customer.
Stephens seems to be looking for submissions.
Mishima actively working from the bottom here.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mishima looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jere Stephens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mishima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Mishima!
Our winner, Jin Mishima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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