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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ludo Wayland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Kasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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172 cm
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludo Wayland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sho Kasugi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasugi cracks the inside of Wayland's front leg.
Nice sprawl there from Kasugi as Wayland shoots in.
Ludo Wayland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayland misses with a takedown attempt - Kasugi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasugi throws a head kick but Wayland moves out of range.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasugi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wayland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kasugi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludo Wayland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses.
Kasugi throws a head kick that half lands.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayland fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasugi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wayland shoots for a double leg takedown but Kasugi sprawls well. He's pushed Wayland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kasugi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wayland's head.
Wayland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayland wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasugi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kasugi is doing well to control the position and prevent Wayland from advancing to side control.
Wayland is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Kasugi as he works his way to full guard.
Wayland is breathing heavily.
Kasugi controlling the position.
Wayland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kasugi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wayland has Kasugi in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasugi content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasugi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wayland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kasugi stacks Wayland on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kasugi!
Wayland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wayland has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Kasugi works to full guard.
Wayland trying to move into half guard but instead Kasugi has managed to sweep!
Wayland looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kasugi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kasugi slows the pace down in half guard.
Wayland is trying to get back to full guard.
Wayland trying to get back to full guard but Kasugi takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four 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.
Wayland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasugi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wayland working to try and regain half guard.
Kasugi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kasugi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kasugi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wayland.
Wayland misses with a takedown attempt - Kasugi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wayland shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice body kick from Kasugi.
Kasugi scores with a leg kick.
Kasugi thumps Wayland with a low kick.
Kasugi throws a head kick but Wayland moves out of range.
Kasugi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kasugi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasugi misses with a head kick.
Kasugi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kasugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Kasugi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi throws a head kick but Wayland moves out of range.
Wayland shoots in and drives through. Kasugi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludo Wayland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayland tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sho Kasugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kasugi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wayland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kasugi throws a sloppy head kick and Wayland moves out of range easily.
Kasugi throws a hook but Wayland avoids it easily.
Kasugi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wayland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kasugi pinned against the cage. Kasugi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wayland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kasugi as he avoids it easily.
Wayland takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses.
Kasugi misses with a head kick.
Wayland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wayland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasugi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasugi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kasugi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayland shoots in and bounces Kasugi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wayland postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kasugi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wayland, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wayland working over Kasugi with some ground and pound. Kasugi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wayland seems to be working for a kimura but Kasugi defends the submission attempt.
Wayland misses with a head shot. Kasugi uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kasugi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wayland is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasugi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kasugi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wayland to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kasugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wayland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasugi throws a sloppy head kick and Wayland moves out of range easily.
Wayland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wayland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kasugi stops Wayland from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Wayland swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kasugi is now in Wayland's guard. A big mistake from Wayland there, giving up the dominant position!
Kasugi postures up.
Kasugi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasugi stays in close to Wayland's body and controls the position.
Wayland is looking for a triangle here but Kasugi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wayland is being controlled here.
Wayland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kasugi taking a breather here.
That's two 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.
Wayland is looking for a sweep.
Wayland trying to remain calm as Kasugi controls from the top position.
Wayland looking for a sweep but Kasugi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Wayland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayland is working hard here to advance position.
Kasugi controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Kasugi 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sho Kasugi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasugi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wayland has a takedown stuffed.
Kasugi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sho Kasugi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wayland is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Kasugi as Wayland shoots in.
Oh Wayland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludo Wayland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayland shoots in and drives through. Kasugi sprawls well.
Wayland seems to have got his legs back now.
Kasugi throws a head kick but Wayland moves out of range.
Kasugi misses with a head kick.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wayland ducks under a wild hook from Kasugi.
Wayland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kasugi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ludo Wayland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasugi throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Kasugi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kasugi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Sho Kasugi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Sho Kasugi!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Sho Kasugi!
Sho Kasugi wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
68% |
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