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QFC Tournament 875 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zafif Zarimogedov (ranked 5579 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Roberts (ranked 5687 p4p, 360 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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130 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zafif Zarimogedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarimogedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roberts manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zarimogedov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts's guard.
Zarimogedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roberts's head.
Zarimogedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zarimogedov seems to be working for a kimura but Roberts defends the submission attempt.
Zarimogedov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zarimogedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zarimogedov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zarimogedov stops Roberts from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarimogedov trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Zarimogedov.
Zarimogedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Roberts is trying to stand back up but Zarimogedov is controlling him
Zarimogedov is pressing down on Roberts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberts is holding on for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Zarimogedov saw that one coming.
Roberts throws a hook to the side of Zarimogedov's head but Zarimogedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts throws a hook to the side of Zarimogedov's head but Zarimogedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1-2. Roberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zarimogedov is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zarimogedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zarimogedov has him pressed against the cage.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roberts is trying to maintain a safe position but Zarimogedov gets an underhook and turns Roberts into the cage.
Zarimogedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zarimogedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zarimogedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zarimogedov managing to control the position.
Zarimogedov has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tries to stand but Zarimogedov is controlling from the bottom.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Zarimogedov keeps moving.
Zarimogedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Roberts wants to stand but Zarimogedov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roberts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oh Zarimogedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zarimogedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Zarimogedov is out of range.
Zarimogedov misses with a head kick.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Zarimogedov ducks down to avoid it.
Zarimogedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberts.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zarimogedov sprawling to the canvas! Zarimogedov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Roberts finish him?!
Zarimogedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zarimogedov is in Roberts's guard.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Zarimogedov from standing up.
Zarimogedov drops back looking for a leg! Roberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roberts manages to kick Zarimogedov off! Zarimogedov jumps back into Roberts's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roberts cracks Zarimogedov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Zarimogedov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Roberts pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Zarimogedov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Roberts!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Diaz (ranked 5527 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wunh (ranked 5608 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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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Wunh!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wunh's guard.
Wunh is wriggling around but Diaz manages to pass to half guard.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wunh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diaz trying to control the pace.
Wunh taking some punishment here, with Diaz in his half guard.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wunh is rocked!
Wunh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wunh is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wunh!
Diaz drops a big elbow. That's hurt Wunh! More shots from Diaz and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Diaz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tourn Ament (ranked 5813 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Borex Jr (ranked 5690 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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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tourn Ament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nik Borex Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borex Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ament.
Borex Jr wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ament has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Borex Jr's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Borex Jr is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ament!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tourn Ament!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Winkle (ranked 5689 p4p, 362 weight class) and Roy Rollins (ranked 5503 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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BJJ Brown 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Winkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rollins looking to score a takedown here. Winkle is defending well but Rollins drives through and ends up in Winkle's guard.
Winkle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rollins defends well.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Winkle looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rollins is defending well. Winkle quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rollins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Winkle celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Winkle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hidetoshi Fukunishi (ranked 6025 p4p, 491 weight class) and Yasunori Sakai (ranked 5801 p4p, 365 weight class). Fukunishi's entrance music is https://youtu.be/yrO7NFsAbwI. A fine choice. 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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Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidetoshi Fukunishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yasunori Sakai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakai shoots in for a takedown but Fukunishi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Fukunishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fukunishi tries for a takedown but Sakai circles away easily
and Sakai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fukunishi pulls guard effortlessly.
Fukunishi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakai is one step ahead there.
Sakai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fukunishi has his feet on Sakai's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fukunishi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukunishi, who protects the arm well.
Sakai wants to control but Fukunishi is keeping him busy.
Sakai throws a strike aimed at the side of Fukunishi's head but Fukunishi avoids it well.
Sakai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fukunishi, who protects the arm well.
Fukunishi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakai stalling away here and it's allowed Fukunishi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fukunishi striking from his own guard.
Sakai advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakai wants to take a breather but Fukunishi is having none of it.
Fukunishi wants to control but Sakai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sakai seems to be looking for submissions.
Fukunishi regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sakai.
Sakai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukunishi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakai works over Fukunishi with some ground and pound from guard.
Fukunishi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sakai manages to pass to side control.
Fukunishi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sakai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fukunishi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sakai fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakai scores with a takedown into Fukunishi's guard.
Fukunishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakai manages to get himself to full guard.
Sakai working a defensive guard here.
Fukunishi scoring with some ground and pound.
Sakai controls Fukunishi momentarily but Fukunishi frees himself.
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 Hidetoshi Fukunishi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fukunishi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sakai avoids it really well and circles away.
Fukunishi moves into the clinch.
Sakai just leaning against Fukunishi, taking a breather.
Fukunishi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sakai up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai has Fukunishi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sakai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fukunishi tumbling to the mat - Sakai dives into Fukunishi's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fukunishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakai manages to get himself to full guard.
Fukunishi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakai has Fukunishi pulled in close to control his posture.
Sakai is trying to control the position but Fukunishi postures up.
That's two 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.
Fukunishi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fukunishi wants to control from the top but Sakai keeps moving.
Sakai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fukunishi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sakai wants to sweep but no luck.
Fukunishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakai wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukunishi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sakai blocks a jab.
Sakai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sakai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fukunishi sees it coming and defends easily.
Sakai trying to control the action but Fukunishi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakai is looking for a kimura here.
Fukunishi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakai on the ground.
Fukunishi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fukunishi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fukunishi is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yasunori Sakai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fukunishi misses with a head kick.
Fukunishi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sakai pinned against the cage. Sakai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sakai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fukunishi.
Sakai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fukunishi defends it nicely.
Hidetoshi Fukunishi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukunishi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sakai's waist but Sakai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fukunishi off to one side.
Sakai unleashes a big counter combination but Fukunishi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hidetoshi Fukunishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fukunishi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukunishi misses with an uppercut. Sakai saw that one coming.
Sakai fails with a takedown attempt.
Fukunishi stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakai. Sakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukunishi throws a nice looking combination but Sakai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fukunishi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakai.
Fukunishi clinches up with Sakai and pushes him back against the cage.
Sakai jumps guard but Fukunishi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukunishi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fukunishi shoots for a takedown but Sakai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sakai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fukunishi defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fukunishi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakai as he avoids it easily.
Fukunishi gets caught flat footed, as Sakai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukunishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fukunishi holds on and takes a little breather.
Sakai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakai landing a few strikes.
Sakai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sakai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fukunishi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sakai but great work by Fukunishi.
Sakai is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Sakai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakai dodges the ground and pound from Fukunishi.
Fukunishi is looking to take a break and control but Sakai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukunishi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sakai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hidetoshi Fukunishi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fukunishi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Hidetoshi Fukunishi!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Yasunori Sakai!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Hidetoshi Fukunishi!
Hidetoshi Fukunishi wins by split decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hidetoshi Fukunishi made sure he mentioned Bee Krazy , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Yasunori Sakai had this to say: 'みんなさん、ごめんなさい！'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noah Hensley (ranked 5636 p4p, 357 weight class) and Kai Kamuzai (ranked 5417 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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148 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Hensley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kai Kamuzai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hensley throws a series of punches but Kamuzai avoids them all with ease.
As Hensley backs off Kamuzai throws a huge counter combo but Hensley manages to avoid it all.
Kamuzai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kamuzai tries to close the distance and clinch but Hensley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hensley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hensley wants it to stay on the feet.
Hensley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hensley counters with a takedown into side control.
Hensley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kamuzai down.
Hensley decides to stand back up. Hensley steps back and let's Kamuzai get back to his feet.
No joy there for Hensley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hensley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kamuzai is trying to escape back to his feet but Hensley uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamuzai is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensley gets to mount! Kamuzai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hensley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamuzai wants to control but Hensley is having none of it.
Kamuzai trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hensley working Kamuzai over with strikes here.
It looks like Kai Kamuzai has been cut.
Hensley 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.
Kamuzai flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hensley controlling the pace for now.
Hensley get's back to his feet.
Kamuzai tries to clinch up but Hensley circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Hensley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hensley has closed the distance and engaged Kamuzai in a clinch.
Kamuzai goes for a takedown attempt but Hensley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kamuzai shoots in but Hensley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Noah Hensley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Kamuzai.
Kamuzai looks winded!
Nice combo by Hensley! Oh, that's hurt him - Kamuzai falls to the canvas and Hensley follows him into side control.
Kamuzai is rocked!
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!
Kamuzai wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Hensley has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kamuzai's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kamuzai is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Hensley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Noah Hensley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Moon (ranked 5663 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karbo Darganyan (ranked 5388 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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karbo Darganyan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Moon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moon misses with a takedown
so Darganyan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darganyan on the ground.
Moon is trying to keep Darganyan in close.
Darganyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darganyan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Darganyan passes Moon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon is controlling Darganyan's trapped leg to prevent Darganyan from advancing to side control.
Darganyan controlling the pace.
Darganyan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Moon defend it? Darganyan steps over the head and cranks it - Moon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Darganyan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karbo Darganyan!
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