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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivory Moody (ranked 8485 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Kiriyama (ranked 5359 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
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivory Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuo Kiriyama!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kiriyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moody tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kiriyama is in Moody's guard.
Moody is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moody keeping full guard, as Kiriyama tries to pass.
Kiriyama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moody looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiriyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiriyama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kiriyama lands in his opponent's guard.
Moody could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kiriyama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kiriyama is pushing down on Moody's leg trying to pass to half guard. Moody is fighting to maintain full guard but Kiriyama has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiriyama slows the pace down in half guard.
Moody won't allow Kiriyama to pass to mount.
Kiriyama slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody is in trouble now - Kiriyama has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moody can't escape the position.
Moody really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Kiriyama working the ground and pound effectively.
Moody flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiriyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kiriyama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kiriyama moves to take his opponent's back.
Kiriyama just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kiriyama has the hooks in. Moody is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moody is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kiriyama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Kiriyama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moody changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiriyama manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moody on his heels. He'll look to pass Moody's guard now, I'm sure.
Kiriyama wants to pass the guard but Moody is keeping the position.
Kiriyama slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiriyama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kiriyama controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More stalling from Kiriyama.
Kiriyama with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Moody misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kiriyama controlling from side mount.
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.
Moody taking a bit of punishment here - Kiriyama scoring with strikes.
Kiriyama takes a little break here. Moody wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Moody might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kiriyama 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kiriyama dives in and scores a takedown into Moody's guard.
Moody throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiriyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kiriyama is pressing down on Moody's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moody is holding on for now.
Kiriyama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kiriyama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kiriyama controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiriyama pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kiriyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Kiriyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kiriyama scores with a takedown into Moody's guard.
Moody is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kiriyama stays in close to Moody's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiriyama is continuing to stall.
Kiriyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kiriyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiriyama controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody trying to strike off his back.
Kiriyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Moody is retaining full guard.
Moody throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kiriyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kiriyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kiriyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moody throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kiriyama. What's that going to do exactly?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiriyama with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kiriyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kiriyama is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moody can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kazuo Kiriyama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kazuo Kiriyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moody is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiriyama mounts Moody! Really nice guard pass there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Kiriyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kiriyama 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Kiriyama!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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