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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jikai Kobayashi (ranked 6885 p4p, 4945 weight class) and Rahim Lahim (ranked 0 p4p, 437 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jikai Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rahim Lahim!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahim moves into range and clinches up with Kobayashi.
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lahim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lahim lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lahim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kobayashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Lahim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lahim thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kobayashi if he has to take too many more of those.
Jikai Kobayashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lahim slips under a jab.
Kobayashi looks to land a left hand but Lahim moved out of range nicely.
Kobayashi misses with a left hand
and Lahim counters with a thumping low kick.
Lahim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayashi tries to buck Lahim off but Lahim is having none of it.
Lahim is looking to take a break and control but Kobayashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Lahim seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahim wants to control but Kobayashi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kobayashi wants to control but Lahim postures up.
Kobayashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lahim.
Lahim in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kobayashi tries to bench press Lahim off him but Lahim keeps the position.
Kobayashi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lahim.
Lahim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kobayashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lahim.
Kobayashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lahim slips a jab from Kobayashi.
Lahim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kobayashi throws a right hand that Lahim ducks under and follows up with a left that Lahim also avoids with ease.
Kobayashi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kobayashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lahim.
Kobayashi misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahim throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kobayashi blocks a head kick by Lahim.
Kobayashi throwing a counter right hand but Lahim manages to avoid it.
Lahim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobayashi throws a hook to the side of Lahim's head but Lahim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobayashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lahim lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lahim scores with a push kick.
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!
Kobayashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kobayashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lahim. That one must have hurt.
Lahim slips a straight right by Kobayashi.
Lahim is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lahim lands an overhand right.
Kobayashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lahim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lahim showed some decent athleticism there.
Kobayashi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lahim is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahim is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lahim with the ground and pound but Kobayashi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lahim looking to pass the guard.
Lahim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kobayashi is proving hard to escape from.
Lahim looking to sit in guard and control but Kobayashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kobayashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobayashi throwing strikes but missing.
Kobayashi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kobayashi wants to control from the top but Lahim keeps moving.
Kobayashi won't allow Lahim to get back to his feet.
Lahim wants to sweep here but Kobayashi controlling him for the moment.
Lahim has his feet on Kobayashi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lahim throws a head kick that misses.
Kobayashi throws a hook to the side of Lahim's head but Lahim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahim Lahim dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kobayashi misses with a hook.
Lahim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A combination from Lahim does no damage.
Kobayashi is looking to counter punch.
Lahim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobayashi throws out the jab.
Lahim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kobayashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobayashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lahim fails to land the takedown.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kobayashi enables Lahim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kobayashi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kobayashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kobayashi keeping moving, preventing Lahim from controlling successfully.
Lahim wants to get up but he can't break Kobayashi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahim 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.
Lahim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahim stands up from Kobayashi's guard - Lahim perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rahim Lahim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Kobayashi. No joy for Lahim on that attempt.
Kobayashi blocks a jab.
Kobayashi misses with a looping left.
Lahim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lahim has Kobayashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lahim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kobayashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Kobayashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lahim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kobayashi looks to land a left hand but Lahim moved out of range nicely.
Lahim defending well as Kobayashi loads up on a big left hand.
Lahim looks to land a body kick but Kobayashi moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kobayashi tries for a takedown but Lahim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rahim Lahim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kobayashi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kobayashi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kobayashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahim shoots in and drives through. Kobayashi sprawls well.
Jikai Kobayashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahim Lahim.
Lahim is breathing heavily.
Kobayashi blocks a head kick by Lahim.
Lahim throws a leg kick which misses Kobayashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobayashi tries to avoid it.
Lahim moves out of range as Kobayashi strikes.
Kobayashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lahim.
Kobayashi looks to throw the jab but Lahim is out of range.
Kobayashi connects with a single shot there.
Lahim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lahim.
Kobayashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lahim moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Lahim.
The fighters circling - Kobayashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi throws a jab when Lahim was well out of range.
Kobayashi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kobayashi misses with a straight left.
Kobayashi tries to bum rush Lahim with a series of wild strikes but Lahim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kobayashi thuds his right hand into Lahim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lahim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kobayashi looks to land a right hand but Lahim moved out of range.
Lahim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kobayashi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lahim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kobayashi somewhat.
Kobayashi throws a hook but Lahim avoids it easily.
Kobayashi moves out of range as Lahim throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lahim.
Lahim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Lahim.
Kobayashi throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lahim wants to stand but Kobayashi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kobayashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kobayashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lahim.
Lahim tries to stand but Kobayashi is controlling from the bottom.
Kobayashi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lahim passes Kobayashi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kobayashi trying to control but Lahim postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jikai Kobayashi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kobayashi misses the jab.
Kobayashi slips a straight right by Lahim.
Kobayashi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lahim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lahim misses with a head kick.
Kobayashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Kobayashi backs off Lahim throws a huge counter combo but Kobayashi manages to avoid it all.
Lahim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Kobayashi misses.
Lahim raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kobayashi throws out a loose jab but Lahim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kobayashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lahim circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lahim. That's going to slow Kobayashi down.
Lahim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayashi looks to throw the jab but Lahim is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lahim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kobayashi throws a big counter combination but Lahim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lahim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kobayashi throws out the jab.
Kobayashi throws a hook but Lahim blocks it.
Lahim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kobayashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi looks to land a right hand but Lahim moved out of range.
Kobayashi shoots in for a takedown but Lahim shows good takedown defense.
Lahim is looking for the big counter here.
Kobayashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lahim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobayashi.
Lahim follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kobayashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobayashi shoots in and drives through. Lahim sprawls well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lahim. Kobayashi shrugs it off though.
Lahim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rahim Lahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kobayashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kobayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Kobayashi trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahim thows a huge punch but Kobayashi dodges it nicely.
Lahim prevents Kobayashi from improving his position.
Lahim is trying to control. Kobayashi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lahim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lahim throws a lazy right hand but Kobayashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kobayashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Kobayashi backs off Lahim throws a huge counter combo but Kobayashi manages to avoid it all.
Lahim misses with a double jab.
Lahim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kobayashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobayashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lahim throws a fast counter high kick but Kobayashi manages to duck under it in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahim throws a jab when Kobayashi was well out of range.
Lahim scores with a leg kick.
Kobayashi loads up on a big right hand but Lahim slips the punch.
A jab from Lahim misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahim moves out of range as Kobayashi strikes.
Lahim defending well as Kobayashi loads up on a big left hand.
Kobayashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Kobayashi misses.
Lahim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lahim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobayashi's sensitive parts.
Kobayashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kobayashi misses with a straight left.
Kobayashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kobayashi misses with a looping right.
Kobayashi throws a jab when Lahim was well out of range.
Lahim tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kobayashi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lahim. That one must have hurt.
Lahim with a nice calf kick.
Nice sprawl there from Kobayashi as Lahim shoots in.
Lahim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kobayashi.
Lahim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kobayashi does no damage.
Lahim moves into the clinch.
Kobayashi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jikai Kobayashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahim breaks from the clinch.
Lahim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kobayashi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kobayashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Kobayashi misses.
Nice defenses there by Kobayashi.
The fighters circling - Kobayashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kobayashi throws an off balance right hand
and Lahim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kobayashi!
Lahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kobayashi keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahim Lahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lahim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahim Lahim!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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