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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Makana Berzebal (ranked 3012 p4p, 3098 weight class) and Akihiro Murayama (ranked 266 p4p, 272 weight class). Makana Berzebal had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Makana Berzebal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akihiro Murayama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzebal rushes Murayama and presses him up against the cage.
Berzebal trying to control the position but instead, Murayama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Berzebal into the cage.
Berzebal decides to pull guard.
Berzebal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Murayama trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzebal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murayama has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaer Morhen. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Murayama 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.
Berzebal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murayama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Berzebal wants to stand but Murayama is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzebal looking for a sweep. Not yet Berzebal, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Berzebal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Murayama is looking to score with low kicks.
Berzebal shoots in for a double leg but Murayama sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murayama throws a counter combo.
Murayama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berzebal tries to counter by clinching up but Murayama breaks away and moves out of range.
Berzebal gets a clinch.
Murayama is trying to break the clinch but Berzebal has him pressed against the cage.
Murayama is leaning against Berzebal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murayama can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murayama.
Murayama lands a shot to the body.
Berzebal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murayama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murayama manages to break the clinch.
Murayama jabs Berzebal right on the nose. Berzebal blinks but takes it well.
Murayama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berzebal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murayama works the jab nicely.
It looks like Makana Berzebal has been cut.
Berzebal connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzebal slips under a jab.
Berzebal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berzebal lands with a straight right. Murayama didn't see that one coming.
Murayama throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Berzebal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murayama breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Murayama misses
and Berzebal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Berzebal.
Berzebal is breathing heavily.
Berzebal prevents Murayama from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal is looking to work some ground and pound but Murayama has wrist control.
Murayama wants to stand but Berzebal is controlling the position.
Murayama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berzebal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murayama trying to control the position.
Murayama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Murayama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murayama wants to stand and escape but Berzebal is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murayama throws a right hand that misses
and Berzebal moves into the clinch.
Murayama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berzebal throws a leg kick but Murayama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murayama misses with a combination
and Berzebal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murayama won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal taking a breather here.
Murayama is trying to buck Berzebal off.
Berzebal is looking to take a break and control but Murayama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berzebal landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berzebal wants to control but Murayama is keeping him busy.
Murayama is trying to control Berzebal's posture but Berzebal avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Makana Berzebal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Makana Berzebal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murayama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Berzebal.
Murayama moves out of range of the body kick from Berzebal.
Berzebal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murayama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murayama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murayama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murayama lands a right hook to the body.
Berzebal closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Berzebal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murayama.
A bit of stalling here from Murayama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murayama avoiding damage as Berzebal throws knees to the body.
Berzebal breaks from the clinch.
Berzebal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berzebal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murayama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Berzebal throws a big counter combination but Murayama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Murayama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berzebal is out of range and Murayama settles back down.
Berzebal avoids a kick to the body.
Berzebal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Murayama does no damage.
Berzebal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murayama jabs at Berzebal's body.
Makana Berzebal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murayama just misses with a punch to the body.
Berzebal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Murayama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Berzebal is in Murayama's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murayama has Berzebal pulled in close to control his posture.
Murayama keeping full guard, as Berzebal tries to pass.
Berzebal stopping the sweep attempt from Murayama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murayama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berzebal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Berzebal drops back looking for a leg! Murayama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murayama manages to kick Berzebal off! Berzebal jumps back into Murayama's guard.
Berzebal won't allow Murayama to get back to his feet.
Murayama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berzebal is one step ahead there.
Murayama trying to control the position.
Murayama wants to stand up but Berzebal is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Murayama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Berzebal won't allow Murayama to sweep him here.
Murayama wants to hit a sweep here but Berzebal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murayama there!
Berzebal working for a guillotine from mount but Murayama is in no mood to give up.
Berzebal working for a guillotine from mount but Murayama is in no mood to give up.
Makana Berzebal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murayama is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berzebal controlling from the full mount.
Murayama is trying to stand up.
Murayama reaches up to try and control the position but Berzebal seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Murayama rolls and tries to escape and now Berzebal has his back!
Can Murayama hold on?! Berzebal is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Murayama preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Berzebal.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Berzebal controlling the positon.
Murayama trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzebal tries to get the hooks in deep but Murayama pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Makana Berzebal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Makana Berzebal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Berzebal blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Murayama.
Berzebal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murayama wants to stand back up but Berzebal manages to pass into side control.
Murayama wants to get back to his feet but Berzebal drags him back down.
Berzebal is working Murayama over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murayama wants to get back to his feet but Berzebal drags him back down.
Berzebal is working to tighten his grip on Murayama's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Murayama has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Berzebal is really squeezing tight and eventually Murayama passes out! Berzebal breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Makana Berzebal!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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