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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yasuhiru Kanayama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MJ Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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144 lbs
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154 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yasuhiru Kanayama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, MJ Ruiz! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kanayama instigates a clinch. Ruiz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Kanayama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kanayama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kanayama wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving. Kanayama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Kanayama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Kanayama stops Ruiz from standing up. Kanayama wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kanayama in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We're going to have a standup here because Yasuhiru Kanayama wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt - Kanayama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kanayama shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kanayama showed some decent athleticism there. Kanayama wants to stand up but Ruiz has a hold of him and won't allow it. Kanayama is working for a kimura but Ruiz is defending it quite comfortably.
Kanayama is keen to just control but Ruiz is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well, if Kanayama is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kanayama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Kanayama missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kanayama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruiz on the ground. Ruiz wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kanayama is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kanayama is pressing down on Ruiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruiz is holding on for now. Kanayama stops Ruiz from getting back to his feet.
Kanayama perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kanayama stands up and beckons Ruiz to join him on the feet. Kanayama throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ruiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kanayama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kanayama.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kanayama controls from within his opponent's guard. 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! Kanayama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kanayama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruiz's guard. Ruiz pushes Kanayama off looking to stand but Kanayama dives back in and keeps control.
Kanayama looks to score some points with some ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kanayama wants to take a breather but Ruiz is having none of it. Kanayama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuhiru Kanayama dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ruiz gets caught napping as Kanayama dives in and scores a takedown. Ruiz manages to retain guard. Ruiz is working an open guard so Kanayama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Kanayama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruiz circles away. Ruiz catches Kanayama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ruiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kanayama was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruiz finishes the takedown easily into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ruiz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kanayama, up you get! Ruiz fails to land the takedown. Kanayama avoids the head kick by Ruiz.
Yasuhiru Kanayama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ruiz fails with the takedown and Kanayama counters with a shoot takedown. Ruiz fights it but they end up in guard. Kanayama distracts Ruiz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ruiz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kanayama trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom. Ruiz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kanayama dives into side control.
Ruiz wants to get back to his feet but Kanayama is dominant here and he's now got Ruiz's back! Kanayama struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruiz has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. Kanayama wants to control but Ruiz manages to buck him off and is now in Kanayama's guard! Nice work there by Ruiz! Kanayama working a defensive guard here.
Kanayama manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ruiz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kanayama breaks from Ruiz's wrist control and lands an elbow. Kanayama looking to control but Ruiz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ruiz trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kanayama working for a submission but Ruiz is keeping him at bay. Kanayama controlling from the full mount. Ruiz is trying to stand up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kanayama looking to control and managing it successfully. Kanayama lands a nice shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasuhiru Kanayama dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A leg kick checked by Ruiz. Ruiz with a poor takedown and Kanayama counters with a takedown into side control. Kanayama working the ground and pound. Ruiz wants to get back to his feet. Ruiz prevents Kanayama from improving position. Kanayama decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ruiz to his feet. Kanayama closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage. Kanayama is trying to break the clinch but Ruiz has him pressed against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Kanayama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ruiz stalling in the clinch but Kanayama improves position. Kanayama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz misses with a punch to the body.
Kanayama trying to land knees to the body.
Kanayama just leaning against Ruiz, taking a breather. Kanayama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kanayama wants to break free but Ruiz has control.
Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kanayama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruiz did well to prevent Kanayama getting side control. Ruiz is trying to stand.
Kanayama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ruiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ruiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kanayama is keen to just control but Ruiz is a slippery customer. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Kanayama is looking to advance position but Ruiz won't allow it. Yasuhiru Kanayama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We're going to have a standup here because Yasuhiru Kanayama wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Kanayama forces Ruiz back against the cage and clinches. Kanayama is looking for a takedown. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kanayama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ruiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kanayama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ruiz uses from the top position. Ruiz is pushing down on Kanayama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kanayama is fighting to maintain full guard but Ruiz has managed to sneak the leg through. Kanayama tries to get to full guard but Ruiz has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ruiz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ruiz seems to be working for a kimura but Kanayama defends the submission attempt. Kanayama tries to roll over but Ruiz keeps him under control. Kanayama is working hard here to advance position. Kanayama kicks off Ruiz and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck for Ruiz with that takedown attempt. Yasuhiru Kanayama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MJ Ruiz. Kanayama scores a takedown into full mount! Kanayama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Ruiz is now in Kanayama's guard. A big mistake from Kanayama there, giving up the dominant position! Ruiz stands up from guard. Let's bang! MJ Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kanayama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Kanayama taking a break here but Ruiz is having none of it and regains half guard. Yasuhiru Kanayama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kanayama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruiz keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight! Yasuhiru Kanayama showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kanayama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasuhiru Kanayama!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Hartmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose RIzal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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143 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felix Hartmann! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose RIzal! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! RIzal shoots for a takedown but Hartmann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. RIzal misses with a takedown attempt - Hartmann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hartmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Hartmann lands but RIzal takes it in his stride. Hartmann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hartmann moves into the clinch. RIzal looking for a takedown. Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal. RIzal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hartmann pulls him back up using the underhooks. RIzal breaks the clinch.
Hartmann moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hartmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hartmann scores with a head kick.
RIzal scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Hartmann defending against the ground and pound. RIzal throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. RIzal working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Hartmann wants to get back to his feet. RIzal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Sloppy strikes there by RIzal. RIzal is putting a hurting on Hartmann here, landing some big shots from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. RIzal misses with the ground and pound. Hartmann dodges the ground and pound from RIzal.
That's two minutes gone in the round. RIzal working the ground and pound but Hartmann is defending the strikes. RIzal trying to control the action but Hartmann is working from the bottom. RIzal throws an elbow but Hartmann slips to the side and avoids it well. Hartmann explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Hartmann gets in close and instigates a clinch. RIzal tries to pull guard but Hartmann holds him up against the cage and eventually RIzal drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. RIzal jumps guard but Hartmann stands there with RIzal around his waist. RIzal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hartmann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. RIzal wants a takedown but no success here.
RIzal tries to pull guard but Hartmann holds him up against the cage and eventually RIzal drops back down to his feet.
RIzal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hartmann after a bit of a struggle. RIzal looks gassed! RIzal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hartmann has him pressed against the cage. RIzal tries to pull guard but Hartmann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hartmann is trying to push RIzal away but RIzal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. RIzal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hartmann lands a right hand. RIzal is trying to pull guard but Hartmann has him pressed against the cage. Hartmann breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hartmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hartmann is looking to slow RIzal down with leg kicks. Hartmann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hartmann showed some decent athleticism there. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. RIzal trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Felix Hartmann will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by RIzal or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmann which made him look bad. Hartmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
RIzal fails with a takedown attempt. RIzal shoots for a takedown but Hartmann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal. Hartmann lands with a kick to the ribs.
Horrible takedown by RIzal or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartmann which made him look bad. Felix Hartmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. RIzal shoots and misses and Hartmann counters with a nice leg kick. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hartmann!
Felix Hartmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Hartmann throws a quick inside leg kick. Hartmann swats away the attempt to clinch by RIzal. A punch combination from Hartmann misses. RIzal is breathing heavily. Hartmann bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Hartmann decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hartmann scores with a head kick. RIzal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. RIzal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RIzal gets slowly back to his feet. Hartmann clinches up with RIzal and pushes him back against the cage. Hartmann breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann lands a head kick. RIzal smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Hartmann throws a head kick that RIzal semi-blocks.
Hartmann scores with a three punch combo!
RIzal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RIzal gets slowly back to his feet. RIzal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. RIzal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Hartmann. No joy for RIzal on that attempt. Hartmann instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hartmann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from RIzal.
Hartmann looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hartmann manages to break the clinch.
Hartmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses RIzal's sensitive parts. RIzal fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A left and a right from Hartmann both land. Nice combination. Hartmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hartmann moves into the clinch successfully.
RIzal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartmann's efforts to push away. Hartmann can't break the clinch.
Hartmann breaks from the clinch.
Hartmann thumps RIzal with a low kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hartmann.
That kick from Hartmann tenderised RIzal's leg. RIzal is trying to keep his angry face on. Hartmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hartmann.
Hartmann thows a body kick. RIzal tries to catch it but that hurt him. Hartmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. RIzal takes a body punch but keeps moving. Felix Hartmann is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hartmann, right into the meat.
Hartmann scores with a push kick. Hartmann tries to clinch but RIzal is having none of it. Hartmann lands a leg kick that knocks RIzal off balance momentarily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good leg kick by Hartmann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
RIzal tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Hartmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hartmann connects with an inside leg kick. Hartmann lands a high kick!
Hartmann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by RIzal. A slapping leg kick lands for Hartmann.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hartmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. RIzal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horrible takedown by Hartmann or perhaps it was just good defense by RIzal which made him look bad. Hartmann delivers a nice body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Hartmann dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
RIzal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Hartmann. Those never looked like landing. RIzal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hartmann sprawls well. Hartmann wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RIzal gets slowly back to his feet. RIzal wants to clinch up but Hartmann keeps it at a distance. RIzal takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. RIzal fails with a takedown attempt. Hartmann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hartmann throws a head kick that RIzal semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Hartmann. No joy for RIzal on that attempt. Felix Hartmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose RIzal. RIzal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hartmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hartmann lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round. Hartmann connects with an inside leg kick. Hartmann gets in close and instigates a clinch. RIzal prevents Hartmann from breaking the clinch. RIzal is looking to take this one to the mat. Hartmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. RIzal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hartmann can pounce on him.
RIzal tries for a takedown but Hartmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nice shot lands for Hartmann. Hartmann has managed to clinch.
Hartmann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Hartmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. RIzal misses with a leg kick and Hartmann counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hartmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hartmann connects with an inside leg kick. RIzal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hartmann. Hartmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that RIzal can do to turn this around? Hartmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of RIzal's head. 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! RIzal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hartmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hartmann shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hartmann was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Hartmann is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Hartmann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartmann.
Hartmann throws a leg kick which misses RIzal's front leg but catches the back leg as RIzal tries to avoid it. Hartmann dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on RIzal. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hartmann gets a double leg takedown into RIzal's guard. RIzal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hartmann uses it to pass to side control.
RIzal is trying to control Hartmann's posture but Hartmann avoids it. RIzal tries to bench press Hartmann off him but Hartmann keeps the position. Hartmann stands up. Hartmann throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hartmann feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to RIzal's calf. Hartmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of RIzal's head. No joy there for Hartmann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hartmann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartmann gets a double leg takedown into RIzal's guard. 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! RIzal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hartmann defends it easily. Jose RIzal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! RIzal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hartmann stacks RIzal 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 Hartmann! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. RIzal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that's the end of the fight! Felix Hartmann showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hartmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Hartmann!
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