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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kojima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Tihiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tihiro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jyo. Yuki Tihiro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akira Kojima's chin.
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Kojima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuki Tihiro!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Tihiro with that takedown attempt.
Tihiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kojima swivels and escapes.
No luck for Tihiro with that takedown attempt.
Akira Kojima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.
Tihiro darts in looking for a takedown but Kojima gets double underhooks and turns Tihiro into the cage.
Kojima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tihiro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kojima is looking for a counter combo.
Tihiro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Kojima's face as Tihiro controls the position.
Tihiro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tihiro content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kojima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kojima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tihiro controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kojima is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tihiro controlling from mount.
Kojima is looking to get to half guard.
Kojima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tihiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojima is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Tihiro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kojima tries to hold on but Tihiro pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tihiro controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
It looks like Tihiro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tihiro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Tihiro 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.
Nice takedown defense from Kojima. No joy for Tihiro on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tihiro is defended easily by Kojima.
As Tihiro looks to move away, Kojima throws a big counter combo bu Tihiro just gets out of the way.
Tihiro closes the distance and clinches up with Kojima, looking for a takedown. Tihiro pushes Kojima against the cage but Kojima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kojima appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akira Kojima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.
Tihiro feints and as Kojima raises his hands in defense, Tihiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kojima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tihiro uses it to pass to side control.
Tihiro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kojima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tihiro taking a breather here.
Tihiro is continuing to stall.
Kojima is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kojima's face as Tihiro controls the position.
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.
Tihiro passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kojima!
Tihiro controlling the pace for now.
The adventures of Tihiro the control monster continue. Boring.
Kojima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kojima could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Tihiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kojima wants to control but Tihiro is having none of it.
Tihiro controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Tihiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kojima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tihiro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tihiro controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Tihiro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tihiro wants to pass the guard but Kojima is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tihiro passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tihiro looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kojima tries to lock up and control but Tihiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tihiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tihiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kojima regains half guard.
Yuki Tihiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tihiro trying to pass the guard but Kojima defending well.
Tihiro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tihiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kojima is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tihiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kojima tries to avoid it but Tihiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kojima to the ground. Kojima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tihiro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tihiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kojima.
Kojima connects with the punch.
Tihiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Akira Kojima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuki Tihiro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tihiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akira Kojima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuki Tihiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kojima keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yuki Tihiro.
I've got Tihiro 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Tihiro!
A relieved looking Yuki Tihiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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