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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isa Tsukasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquis Serato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marquis Serato is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isa Tsukasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marquis Serato!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsukasa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsukasa keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsukasa throws a hook to the side of Serato's head but Serato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serato shoots in for a takedown but Tsukasa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Serato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tsukasa tries to avoid it but Serato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tsukasa to the ground. Tsukasa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Serato shoots in and drives through. Tsukasa sprawls well.
Tsukasa attempts a counter takedown but Serato avoids it well and moves away.
Isa Tsukasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Serato.
Serato staying out of range there.
Serato misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsukasa. Serato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serato shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsukasa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Tsukasa lands.
Tsukasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serato slips under a jab from Tsukasa.
Serato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsukasa defends it well.
Tsukasa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukasa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tsukasa wants it to stay on the feet.
Serato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tsukasa throws the left hand but Serato avoids the punch easily.
Serato moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsukasa misses with an uppercut. Serato saw that one coming.
Tsukasa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsukasa defends it nicely.
Serato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsukasa defends it nicely.
Serato moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Serato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsukasa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tsukasa misses with a wild body shot.
Tsukasa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marquis Serato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsukasa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsukasa sets himself, and Serato steps forward looking for the clinch! Tsukasa avoids it this time.
Tsukasa misses with a hook. Serato ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Tsukasa misses its intended target.
Serato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsukasa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsukasa.
Serato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Serato.
Serato looks winded!
Tsukasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsukasa throws out the jab.
Tsukasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serato.
Serato let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Serato tries to bum rush Tsukasa with a series of wild strikes but Tsukasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsukasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsukasa slips a straight right by Serato.
Serato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Serato.
Tsukasa tries to counter with a takedown but Serato is quick to defend against it.
Tsukasa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serato was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsukasa.
Serato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tsukasa defends it well.
Tsukasa drives through with a takedown into Serato's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa 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.
Tsukasa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Serato on the ground.
Tsukasa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Serato dives on top into guard.
Tsukasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsukasa is working hard here to advance position.
Tsukasa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Serato is aware though and is defending well.
Tsukasa wants to control the position but Serato says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsukasa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Serato has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tsukasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Serato has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isa Tsukasa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tsukasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Serato.
Tsukasa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Serato sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Tsukasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serato misses with a takedown attempt - Tsukasa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Serato moves away from the strike by Tsukasa.
Serato dives in and grabs Tsukasa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsukasa pushes down on Serato's head and hops out.
Tsukasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serato defending well as Tsukasa loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serato defending well as Tsukasa loads up on a big left hand.
Serato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsukasa circles away quickly and effectively.
Marquis Serato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Serato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tsukasa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Serato wants to control but Tsukasa is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsukasa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tsukasa tries to get out of the position.
Tsukasa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Serato is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsukasa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Serato's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marquis Serato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsukasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tsukasa keeping moving, preventing Serato from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Tsukasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serato defends well.
Tsukasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsukasa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tsukasa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Serato can do to turn this around?
Tsukasa is looking for a triangle but Serato pushes his legs off easily.
Tsukasa keeping moving, preventing Serato from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serato trying to control but Tsukasa is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Serato closes the distance and clinches.
Tsukasa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serato's elbow.
Tsukasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Serato.
Tsukasa is working for takedown but Serato is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tsukasa throws a head punch that misses.
Tsukasa misses with the head strike.
Serato lands a left hand.
Tsukasa wants to get back to striking at distance but Serato won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serato is looking to control Tsukasa's arms but Tsukasa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Serato has his back to the cage.
Tsukasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Serato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsukasa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Isa Tsukasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Serato.
Serato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsukasa throws a head punch that misses.
Serato scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsukasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Serato has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tsukasa after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Tsukasa fails to land.
Serato prevents Tsukasa from breaking the clinch.
Tsukasa working aggressively here.
Tsukasa struggles to land a body shot inside as Serato controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsukasa tries to throw a body punch but Serato avoids it by throwing Tsukasa back against the cage.
Serato effectively controlling the action here.
Serato is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tsukasa is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isa Tsukasa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tsukasa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Isa Tsukasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Serato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serato ducks under a wild hook from Tsukasa.
Serato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serato moves into the clinch successfully.
Serato can't get the takedown.
Serato breaks the clinch.
Serato looks for a takedown but Tsukasa sprawls well.
Tsukasa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Serato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serato moves in looking to clinch but Tsukasa pushes him off.
Tsukasa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tsukasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serato moves away.
Serato tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tsukasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Serato moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsukasa misses with the head strike.
Serato misses with a body punch.
Tsukasa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Serato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Serato blocks an uppercut.
Tsukasa has Serato pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Serato manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tsukasa letting Serato take a breather here.
Serato lands a nice uppercut.
Tsukasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Serato pulls Tsukasa into guard.
Tsukasa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tsukasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Serato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsukasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Serato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsukasa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serato keeping moving, preventing Tsukasa from controlling successfully.
Serato looking for a guillotine here but Tsukasa defends easily.
Tsukasa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa trying to control but Serato is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tsukasa missing with a left hand there. Serato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serato steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tsukasa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsukasa. Serato does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsukasa misses the target.
Tsukasa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsukasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Serato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsukasa is fending him off so far but Serato persists. Nope, Tsukasa circles away and we're back to standing.
Isa Tsukasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis Serato.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsukasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsukasa swings for the body but Serato moves out of range.
Serato falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsukasa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Serato won't be happy with that.
Tsukasa is trying to get an arm triangle but Serato is defending well.
Tsukasa is trying to get an arm triangle but Serato is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsukasa is looking to take a break and control but Serato is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marquis Serato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsukasa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Serato rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tsukasa's guard! Nice work there by Serato!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marquis Serato.
I think Tsukasa 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isa Tsukasa!
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hype
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