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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koji Chigiri (ranked 4286 p4p, 4269 weight class) and Dan Featherson (ranked 0 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 Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koji Chigiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Featherson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Featherson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Featherson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Featherson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Featherson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chigiri avoids it.
Featherson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Featherson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chigiri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Featherson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Featherson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chigiri defending well though.
Featherson prevents Chigiri from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigiri is not content to let Featherson control the position.
Chigiri is trying to control but can't.
Chigiri kicks Featherson off and gets back to his feet.
Featherson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chigiri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Chigiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Featherson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Featherson forces Chigiri back against the cage and clinches.
Featherson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Featherson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Featherson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chigiri is able to avoid easily.
Featherson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chigiri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chigiri blocks the body kick.
Chigiri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Featherson will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chigiri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Featherson pinned against the cage. Featherson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Featherson looking to score a takedown here. Chigiri is defending well but Featherson drives through and ends up in Chigiri's guard.
Featherson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chigiri pulls Featherson in close to prevent any damage.
Chigiri trying to keep a closed guard but Featherson is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chigiri, up you get!
Featherson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Featherson jumps guard.
Featherson being controlled here, momentarily.
Chigiri postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chigiri controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Featherson looking for a sweep. Not yet Featherson, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Featherson holds on and takes a little breather.
Featherson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chigiri trying to control but Featherson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Featherson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chigiri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chigiri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chigiri shoots in for a double leg but Featherson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chigiri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Featherson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Chigiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Featherson feints and as Chigiri raises his hands in defense, Featherson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dan Featherson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherson landing some decent shots from guard.
Chigiri controls Featherson momentarily but Featherson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Featherson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chigiri is pulling down on Featherson's head. It's preventing any offense from Featherson, at least for the moment.
Chigiri keeping moving, preventing Featherson from controlling successfully.
Featherson content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Featherson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chigiri was covering up waiting for the punch and Featherson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Featherson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chigiri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Featherson has Chigiri in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherson controls Chigiri momentarily but Chigiri frees himself.
Chigiri trying to control the position from guard on top but Featherson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chigiri throws a big elbow that misses.
Chigiri preventing the sweep.
Chigiri forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Featherson is trying to stand back up but Chigiri is controlling him
Featherson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chigiri.
Featherson is not content to let Chigiri control the position.
Featherson trying to control from the bottom.
Chigiri seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chigiri trying to pass the guard but Featherson defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Featherson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chigiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Chigiri. Those never looked like landing.
As Chigiri backs off Featherson throws a huge counter combo but Chigiri manages to avoid it all.
Chigiri misses with a takedown attempt
and Featherson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chigiri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Featherson is looking for a takedown.
Featherson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Featherson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Chigiri uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Chigiri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigiri pushes Featherson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Featherson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Chigiri with that takedown attempt.
Chigiri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Featherson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Chigiri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chigiri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featherson slips under a jab from Chigiri.
Featherson rushes Chigiri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Featherson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chigiri.
Featherson jumps guard but Chigiri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Featherson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Featherson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Featherson just misses with a punch to the body.
Chigiri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Featherson closes the distance and clinches.
Chigiri has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Featherson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chigiri wants to break free but Featherson has control.
Featherson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Featherson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Featherson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koji Chigiri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chigiri tries to clinch up but Featherson circles away and keeps his distance.
Featherson has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Featherson has picked Chigiri up - he's going for a ride! Featherson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Chigiri wants to improve his position but Featherson is controlling well.
Featherson not doing much here.
Featherson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chigiri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Featherson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chigiri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chigiri looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Featherson is looking to advance position but Chigiri won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Featherson wants to work for an arm triangle but Chigiri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chigiri tries to get to full guard but Featherson has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chigiri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chigiri shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Featherson counters with a one-two to the body.
Featherson throws a low kick but Chigiri moves out of range easily.
Koji Chigiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Featherson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chigiri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Featherson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Featherson is standing up over Chigiri. Chigiri looks to escape but Featherson dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koji Chigiri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Featherson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Featherson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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