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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tenzo Hisari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kapua Kimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Foo Fighters - The Pretenders . Tenzo Hisari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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172 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tenzo Hisari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kapua Kimo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hisari lands in his opponent's guard.
Hisari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kimo is looking to stand up but Hisari isn't so interested in that idea.
Kimo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hisari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hisari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hisari connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hisari won't allow Kimo to sweep him here.
Kimo is trying to keep Hisari in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hisari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hisari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hisari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kimo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hisari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hisari landing some decent shots from guard.
Hisari lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hisari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisari is pushing down on Kimo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimo is fighting to maintain full guard but Hisari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hisari missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hisari lands strikes from half guard.
Hisari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kimo defending well though.
Kimo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hisari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hisari won't allow Kimo to get back to his feet.
Hisari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimo is looking to stand up but Hisari isn't so interested in that idea.
Hisari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kimo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hisari passes into half guard.
Kimo wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hisari prevents Kimo from standing back up.
Hisari wants to pass to mount but Kimo is defending the position.
Kimo wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kimo wants to control but Hisari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kimo scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Kimo.
Kimo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hisari's waist but Hisari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimo off to one side.
Hisari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hisari sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tenzo Hisari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kimo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hisari takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kimo with a hook.
Kimo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kimo thuds a left hand into Hisari's body.
Kimo shoots in for a takedown but Hisari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kimo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hisari tries to avoid it but Kimo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hisari to the ground. Hisari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kimo connects with a body shot that sends Hisari's belly button to the back.
Kimo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kimo has a takedown stuffed.
Tenzo Hisari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kapua Kimo.
Kimo scores with a hook to the body. Hisari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hisari takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Kimo lunges at Hisari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hisari's hand.
Kimo punishes Hisari's body with a nice straight punch.
Hisari looking to score a takedown here. Kimo is defending well but Hisari drives through and ends up in Kimo's guard.
Hisari won't allow Kimo to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisari stands up over Kimo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hisari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hisari tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimo is retaining full guard.
Hisari preventing the sweep.
Hisari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hisari cracks Kimo with a big elbow.
Hisari is working Kimo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tenzo Hisari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kimo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Hisari seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hisari wants to advance to full mount but Kimo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hisari content to stall in guard here.
Kimo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hisari defends it easily.
Hisari controlling from the top position.
Kimo wants to stand and escape but Hisari is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisari wants to pass the guard but Kimo is keeping the position.
Kimo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kimo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kapua Kimo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hisari closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimo to the mat! Kimo manages to get full guard.
Hisari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hisari in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hisari looking to pass the guard.
Hisari content to stall in guard here.
Hisari won't allow Kimo to get back to his feet.
Hisari cracks Kimo with a solid left hand.
Hisari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimo is trying to control the position but Hisari postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kapua Kimo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kimo darts in looking for a takedown but Hisari gets double underhooks and turns Kimo into the cage.
Kimo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck for Kimo with that takedown attempt.
Hisari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hisari not doing much here.
Hisari passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hisari working Kimo over with strikes here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisari controlling the position easily from mount.
Hisari lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisari landing punches.
Hisari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kimo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kimo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hisari sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hisari scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hisari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimo tries to improve his position but Hisari has taken his back! Hisari has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kimo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hisari pushes Kimo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tenzo Hisari!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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