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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tokisjima Hakiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Kasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sho Kasugi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tokisjima Hakiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sho Kasugi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakiyama blocks a head kick by Kasugi.
Hakiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakiyama is looking to clinch but Kasugi is avoiding it.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasugi misses with a head kick.
Hakiyama throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kasugi.
It looks like Sho Kasugi has been cut.
Kasugi blocks a head kick by Hakiyama.
Hakiyama gets caught flat footed, as Kasugi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hakiyama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kasugi is controlling him.
Kasugi stopping the sweep attempt from Hakiyama.
Kasugi slips nicely into half guard.
Kasugi is keen to just control but Hakiyama is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi stalling.
Kasugi decides to stand up.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasugi blocks a head kick by Hakiyama.
Kasugi tries for a takedown but Hakiyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hakiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakiyama throws a head kick that misses.
Tokisjima Hakiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasugi looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kasugi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasugi throws a head kick but Hakiyama moves out of range.
Kasugi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hakiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hakiyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakiyama blocks a head kick by Kasugi.
Kasugi scores a takedown into full mount!
Kasugi looking to control but Hakiyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hakiyama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kasugi unloads with some shots from mount but Hakiyama bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasugi looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kasugi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kasugi throws some wild stikes that Hakiyama manages to avoid easily.
Kasugi has control of Hakiyama's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hakiyama regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kasugi throws some wild stikes that Hakiyama manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kasugi controlling the pace for now.
Hakiyama is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kasugi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Hakiyama is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sho Kasugi!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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