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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Silvian Henry (ranked 4924 p4p, 401 weight class) and Rui Moto (ranked 4633 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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136 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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 Tokyo, Silvian Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rui Moto!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henry stands and throws Moto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Henry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Henry seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Henry shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moto scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Henry manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry looking for a guillotine from mount but Moto is having none of it.
Henry cracks Moto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henry working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Henry is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moto tries to improve his position but instead Henry has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry looking for the RNC.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry keeps control of the position easily here as Moto tries to buck him off.
Moto takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Moto is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry is not going to allow Moto to sit and survive in this position.
Henry scores with punches and elbows.
Henry keeps control of the position easily here as Moto tries to buck him off.
Moto tries to escape the position.
Henry is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moto is defending well though. Henry let's go of the attempt for now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Henry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry biding his time, controlling Moto.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvian Henry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Moto quickly recovers to half guard.
Henry is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henry.
Henry seems to be working for a kimura but Moto defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moto wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Henry uses his free foot to push down on Moto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moto.
Moto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Silvian Henry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henry controlling from mount.
Henry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moto can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henry's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Moto tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
Henry punishing his opponent with strikes.
Moto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moto can't escape the position.
Moto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Henry punishing his opponent with strikes.
Moto is rocked!
Henry is working for a guillotine from mount but Moto frees his head quite easily.
Henry unloading with bombs!
Moto is still in real trouble! Can Henry finish him?
Henry is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Henry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moto has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry landing strikes, looking to finish!
Henry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Henry lands a nice shot to the head.
Henry looking to control and managing it successfully.
Henry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Henry cracks Moto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvian Henry dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Moto gets caught napping as Henry dives in and scores a takedown. Moto manages to retain guard.
Henry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moto seems to have recovered his senses.
Henry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Henry landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moto takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Moto tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Henry easily slips into full mount!
Henry controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Henry cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Moto tries to control the position but Henry now has his back.
Henry gets his hands free as Moto looks to control.
Moto showing good submission defense here.
Henry has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry keeps control of the position as Moto tries to break free.
Henry is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Moto. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Moto rolls, trying to escape but Henry keeps control of the position.
Henry is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Moto won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Henry off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Silvian Henry!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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