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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koji Murosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magician Rapist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murosaki comes to the cage accompanied by Now We Are Free. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koji Murosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magician Rapist!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Rapist.
Murosaki blocks a head kick by Rapist.
Rapist misses with a head kick.
Murosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapist misses with a leg kick
and Murosaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murosaki.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rapist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murosaki takes a shot to the head.
Rapist is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murosaki can't fight it off and eventually Rapist manages to take the fight to the floor. Murosaki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapist throws a strike but Murosaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murosaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rapist trying to keep a closed guard but Murosaki is proving a slippery customer.
Murosaki trying to control but Rapist is working from the bottom.
Rapist working for a triangle but Murosaki defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rapist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murosaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rapist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Murosaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murosaki slips nicely into half guard.
Rapist trying to hold on to Murosaki's head to control him but Murosaki postures up.
Murosaki is looking to take a break and control but Rapist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Murosaki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapist tries to get to full guard but Murosaki has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murosaki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapist.
Murosaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rapist throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Murosaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rapist.
Murosaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Murosaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rapist throws a head kick but Murosaki moves out of range.
Rapist throws a head kick that half lands.
Murosaki lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki ducks under a wild hook from Rapist.
Rapist misses with an uppercut. Murosaki saw that one coming.
Murosaki wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Rapist.
Rapist cracks the inside of Murosaki's front leg.
Murosaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rapist cracks the inside of Murosaki's front leg.
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!
Murosaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick from Rapist lands but Murosaki takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Murosaki misses the target.
Murosaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapist.
Murosaki avoids the head kick by Rapist.
Murosaki throws a big counter combination but Rapist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murosaki clobbers Rapist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rapist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magician Rapist dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Murosaki avoids the body shot from Rapist.
Murosaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapist circles away.
Murosaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rapist.
Rapist throws a jab when Murosaki was well out of range.
Murosaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rapist doesn't seem bothered though.
Rapist throws a body kick that misses.
Rapist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murosaki.
A jab from Rapist finds it's way through Murosaki's defenses.
Rapist lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murosaki lands with a hook. Rapist tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murosaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murosaki dodges the punch combination from Rapist.
Rapist with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rapist. Rapist obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rapist.
Rapist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rapist.
Rapist misses with a body kick.
Rapist connects with a solid leg kick.
Rapist walks into a straight right hand from Murosaki.
Rapist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Koji Murosaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murosaki throws a looping overhand right but Rapist ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rapist misses its intended target.
Rapist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murosaki defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Rapist.
Murosaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Murosaki slips under a jab from Rapist.
Rapist slips a straight right by Murosaki.
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!
Rapist misses with a jab to the body
and Murosaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rapist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rapist misses with a takedown attempt
and Murosaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murosaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murosaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murosaki darts in and clinches Rapist up against the cage.
Rapist wants a takedown but no success here.
Koji Murosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magician Rapist.
Rapist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rapist blocks an uppercut.
Rapist misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki misses with the head strike.
Rapist gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murosaki regains guard.
Rapist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rapist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murosaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Murosaki, not yet.
Murosaki keeping moving, preventing Rapist from controlling successfully.
Murosaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rapist defends well.
Rapist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rapist trying to control but Murosaki is working from the bottom.
Rapist is pushing down on Murosaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murosaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Rapist has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rapist is nestled in close to Murosaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murosaki tries to roll over but Rapist keeps him under control.
Rapist scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murosaki tries to get to full guard but Rapist has control of the leg.
Murosaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murosaki working a defensive guard here.
Rapist throws a strike but Murosaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magician Rapist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rapist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rapist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murosaki. That did some damage!
Murosaki throws a hook but Rapist blocks it.
Jab from Murosaki.
Rapist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magician Rapist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murosaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rapist counters with a straight right hand.
Rapist misses with a double jab.
Rapist moves out of range as Murosaki strikes.
Murosaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rapist has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murosaki throws a big counter combination but Rapist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Murosaki.
Rapist looks to land a right hand but Murosaki moved out of range.
Murosaki blocks a head kick by Rapist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki lands a really nice looking cross but Rapist seems unphased.
Rapist misses with a hook
enabling Murosaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Murosaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapist manages to avoid it.
Rapist shoots and misses
and Murosaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapist lands a nice shot that snaps Murosaki's head back.
Murosaki scores with a three punch combo!
Murosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapist.
A swing and a miss from Murosaki.
Murosaki misses with a straight right.
Murosaki thuds his right hand into Rapist's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murosaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rapist has his takedown stuffed
and Murosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murosaki blocks a jab.
Rapist slips a jab and a cross from Murosaki.
Rapist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rapist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murosaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rapist on the side of the head.
Rapist looks for a takedown but Murosaki sprawls well.
Murosaki throwing a counter right hand but Rapist manages to avoid it.
Koji Murosaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magician Rapist.
Rapist throws a sloppy head kick and Murosaki moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki cracks Rapist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rapist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murosaki.
Murosaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Rapist.
Murosaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murosaki checks a leg kick.
Murosaki tries to counter by clinching up but Rapist breaks away and moves out of range.
Magician Rapist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rapist lands with an uppercut that bounces Murosaki off the cage and back into range.
Murosaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Rapist misses.
Rapist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Rapist tries to get set, Murosaki tries to push him back and clinch up but Rapist manages to avoid the attempt.
Rapist misses with a right hand
and Murosaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Murosaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapist lands with an uppercut that bounces Murosaki off the cage and back into range.
Rapist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murosaki.
Rapist misses the body punch
letting Murosaki counter with a right hand.
Rapist has his takedown stuffed
and Murosaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murosaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Murosaki counters with a one-two to the body.
Rapist jabs Murosaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rapist gets the takedown into side control.
Murosaki is looking for a sweep.
Rapist scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Murosaki to see if he's OK.
Koji Murosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rapist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murosaki keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koji Murosaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rapist 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magician Rapist!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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