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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Pereyra (ranked 6750 p4p, 6069 weight class) and Bong Go (ranked 505 p4p, 0 weight class). Bong Go is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sho Pereyra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bong Go!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Go stuffs the takedown.
Go is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pereyra's half guard.
Pereyra trying to control but Go postures up.
Pereyra wants to get back to full guard.
Go looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
It looks like Go is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereyra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Go is looking to stand up but Pereyra won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereyra is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Go has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pereyra is on him like a limpet, forcing Go back against the cage.
Go is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pereyra can't fight it off and eventually Go manages to take the fight to the floor. Pereyra looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Go drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pereyra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Go has Pereyra in his guard.
Pereyra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pereyra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Go, pushing him back against the cage.
Go avoiding damage as Pereyra throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Go breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Go is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pereyra's half guard.
Go is thwarting Pereyra's attempts to control the position.
Go is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Go is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pereyra has managed to free his arm - good work.
Go is looking for a kimura but Pereyra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Go to get the leverage.
Go is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pereyra is just riding it out for now. Go eventually gives up the hold.
Go is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pereyra sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go seems to be working for a kimura but Pereyra defends the submission attempt.
Pereyra holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pereyra trying to hold on to Go's head to control him but Go postures up.
Go stops Pereyra from getting back to his feet.
We've been informed that Go has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Go is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Go is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Go is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pereyra manages to get to full guard.
Go drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pereyra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Go has Pereyra in his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pereyra's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Go uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bong Go dominated that round.
That's time! Pereyra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Go drives through with a takedown into Pereyra's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Go must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pereyra trying to control the position.
Go has gone for a leg lock! Pereyra slips out almost immediately though and dives into Go's guard.
Go kicks Pereyra off and gets to his feet.
Pereyra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereyra tries to sprawl but Go drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pereyra has one foot on Go's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Go gets a double leg takedown into Pereyra's guard.
Go is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pereyra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pereyra has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Go wants to stand but Pereyra is controlling the position.
Go really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pereyra. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereyra stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Go looking to score a takedown here. Pereyra is defending well but Go drives through and ends up in Pereyra's guard.
Pereyra uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pereyra moves into the clinch.
Pereyra tries a body shot but Go blocks it.
Go breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Go shoots in and bounces Pereyra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pereyra manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Go takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Go fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pereyra sprawls well initially but Go persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Go looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Go is breathing heavily.
Go wants to pass the guard but Pereyra is defending well.
Go is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Go wants to pass the guard but Pereyra is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereyra wants to sweep here but Go controlling him for the moment.
Go gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Go shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pereyra is concentrating on defense, preventing Go from advancing position.
Go is working for a submission of some sort.
Pereyra trying to hold on to Go's head to control him but Go postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Go is looking for a kimura here.
Go is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pereyra is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pereyra is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Pereyra 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!
Go closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pereyra quickly recovers to half guard.
Go is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pereyra defends it well.
Pereyra wants to control but Go is keeping busy.
Go is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pereyra is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereyra moves into full guard.
Go passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Go is looking to pass Pereyra's guard but actually Pereyra recovers to full guard.
Bong Go has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pereyra wants to sweep but no luck.
Go tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereyra is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereyra wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pereyra is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Go presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pereyra missing with knees to the body.
Go prevents a body shot from Pereyra.
Pereyra is fighting off a takedown attempt but Go is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pereyra to the mat. Pereyra regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Go stands up and waves to Pereyra to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Go shoots in and bounces Pereyra off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Go drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pereyra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Go has Pereyra in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereyra wants to pass the guard but Go is keeping the position.
Pereyra prevents Go from getting back to his feet.
Pereyra wants to pass the guard but Go is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pereyra has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pereyra stalling against the cage.
Go breaks from the clinch.
Go drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Go thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Go tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Go has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Go goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pereyra rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Go's guard! Nice work there by Pereyra!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereyra pushing down on Go's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Go is trying to stand back up but Pereyra is controlling him
Pereyra controlling the action here.
Go kicks Pereyra off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Go fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pereyra sprawls well initially but Go persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Go looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pereyra is trying to maintain the position but Go is very close to passing his half guard.
Go stops Pereyra from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bong Go.
I think Go has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Go!
Bong Go looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'DUTERTE! I LOVE YOU!'.
In defeat, Sho Pereyra stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm frustrated, so I'm getting back in the gym as soon as possible. That's it. '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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