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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Usui Reiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Usui Reiki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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143 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Usui Reiki!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dimagiba scores with a takedown into Reiki's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reiki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reiki wants to sweep here but Dimagiba controlling him for the moment.
Dimagiba wants to pass the guard but Reiki is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimagiba is working hard here to advance position.
Reiki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dimagiba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dimagiba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dimagiba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiki keeping full guard, as Dimagiba tries to pass.
Dimagiba stands up and waves to Reiki to follow him.
Dimagiba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reiki's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reiki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dimagiba is pushing down on Reiki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reiki is fighting to maintain full guard but Dimagiba has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reiki trying to hold on to Dimagiba's head to control him but Dimagiba postures up.
Dimagiba is keen to just control but Reiki is a slippery customer.
Dimagiba is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dimagiba prevents Reiki from improving his position.
Dimagiba seems to be looking for submissions.
Reiki trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dimagiba in particular looking to stall.
Dimagiba is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reiki defends it well.
Dimagiba stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Reiki to get to his feet.
Usui Reiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimagiba looks for a takedown but Reiki sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dimagiba.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimagiba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reiki did well to prevent Dimagiba getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiki is looking to control Dimagiba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reiki avoid being mounted?
Reiki tries to roll over but Dimagiba keeps him under control.
Dimagiba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reiki is trying to get back to full guard.
Dimagiba is trying to work for a kimura but Reiki is defending well.
Dimagiba stalling.
We've been informed that Reiki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Reiki is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reiki is trying to maintain the position but Dimagiba is very close to passing his half guard.
Dimagiba stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dimagiba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reiki pinned against the cage. Reiki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reiki tries a quick counter leg kick but Dimagiba is wise to it.
Dimagiba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reiki's waist but Reiki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dimagiba off to one side.
Dimagiba shoots in and drives through. Reiki sprawls well.
Reiki feints a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reiki.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dimagiba shoots in for a double leg but Reiki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reiki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reiki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimagiba misses with a takedown
and Reiki counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Dimagiba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reiki can do to turn this around?
Reiki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dimagiba fails with a takedown attempt.
Dimagiba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reiki counters with a low kick, right behind Dimagiba 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimagiba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A good leg kick by Reiki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimagiba fails to land the takedown.
Dimagiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reiki is fending him off so far but Dimagiba persists. Nope, Reiki circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dimagiba takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reiki tries to avoid it but Dimagiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reiki to the ground. Reiki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reiki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reiki but Reiki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reiki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reiki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dimagiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reiki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reiki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but Reiki shows good takedown defense.
Reiki throws a body shot but no joy.
Usui Reiki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! Reiki slams his shin into Dimagiba's torso.
Reiki lands with a kick to the temple. Dimagiba shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reiki. Dimagiba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from Reiki.
Dimagiba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Reiki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dimagiba shoots in and drives through. Reiki sprawls well.
It seemed like Reiki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reiki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reiki as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Reiki.
Dimagiba blocks a head kick by Reiki.
Reiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dimagiba closes the distance and clinches up with Reiki, looking for a takedown. Dimagiba pushes Reiki against the cage but Reiki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiki cracks the inside of Dimagiba's front leg.
Reiki slaps away a takedown attempt from Dimagiba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dimagiba misses with a takedown
and Reiki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dimagiba's knee momentarily.
Reiki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reiki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dimagiba.
Dimagiba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reiki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dimagiba somewhat.
Dimagiba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reiki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reiki - that will leave a mark!
Dimagiba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dimagiba goes for a double leg but Reiki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reiki continues to drive forward.
Reiki throws a front kick that sends Dimagiba stumbling back into the cage.
Crunch! Reiki slams his shin into Dimagiba's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reiki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reiki sprawls well. Reiki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dimagiba gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usui Reiki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dimagiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reiki circles away.
Reiki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reiki wants it to stay on the feet.
Reiki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dimagiba or perhaps it was just good defense by Reiki, which made it look bad.
Reiki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimagiba misses with a takedown attempt
and Reiki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dimagiba's knee momentarily.
Reiki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reiki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reiki connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Reiki tenderised Dimagiba's leg. Dimagiba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dimagiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reiki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reiki scores with a head kick.
Dimagiba is rocked!
Dimagiba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reiki thows a body kick. Dimagiba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oh Dimagiba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reiki throws a leg kick which misses Dimagiba's front leg but catches the back leg as Dimagiba tries to avoid it.
Dimagiba seems to have got his legs back now.
Dimagiba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reiki shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dimagiba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reiki.
A head kick from Reiki lands but Dimagiba takes it in his stride.
Reiki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimagiba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reiki. Reiki obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dimagiba.
Reiki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dimagiba walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reiki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reiki keeps Dimagiba at a distance using the push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reiki.
Reiki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dimagiba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reiki feints and then cracks Dimagiba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dimagiba down.
Dimagiba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reiki tries to avoid it but Dimagiba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reiki to the ground. Reiki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reiki is looking for the big counter here.
Reiki misses with a head kick.
Reiki scores with a leg kick.
Dimagiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reiki!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dimagiba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reiki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reiki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Reiki lands a big head kick that sends Dimagiba tumbling to the mat! Reiki takes a step backwards and waves Dimagiba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dimagiba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Reiki as Dimagiba shoots in.
A solid body kick from Reiki.
Reiki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dimagiba will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reiki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reiki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba darts in looking for a takedown but Reiki gets double underhooks and turns Dimagiba into the cage.
Dimagiba backing away here, and Reiki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dimagiba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimagiba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reiki follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Reiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reiki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimagiba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reiki is fending him off so far but Dimagiba persists. Nope, Reiki circles away and we're back to standing.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but Reiki shows good takedown defense.
Reiki is trying to counter with his kicks.
Crunch! Reiki slams his shin into Dimagiba's torso.
Reiki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dimagiba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Usui Reiki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reiki 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usui Reiki!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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