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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dino Ebedi (ranked 2682 p4p, 3008 weight class) and Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 227 p4p, 251 weight class). Ebedi comes into the arena with Moby Dick - Ugass kutya! blaring out of the sound system. Kaoru Nagashima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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10 - 5 - 2 |
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13 - 19 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 10 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Dino Ebedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ebedi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ebedi taking some punishment here, with Nagashima in his half guard.
Nagashima 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.
Ebedi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima throwing shots but Ebedi is blocking nicely.
Nagashima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Nagashima there.
Nagashima not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nagashima throws a strike but Ebedi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ebedi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Nagashima trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagashima throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagashima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ebedi pulls Nagashima in close to prevent any damage.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Ebedi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagashima defends it easily.
Ebedi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ebedi seems keen to control Nagashima's posture.
Nagashima cracks Ebedi with a solid left hand.
Ebedi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Ebedi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagashima keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ebedi's head.
Ebedi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nagashima postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagashima with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagashima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ebedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagashima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagashima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ebedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima throwing strikes from guard but Ebedi blocks nicely.
Ebedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nagashima throwing shots but Ebedi is blocking nicely.
Nagashima with the ground and pound but Ebedi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ebedi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nagashima distracts Ebedi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ebedi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ebedi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima wants to improve his position but Ebedi is controlling well.
Ebedi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
Nagashima missing with punches from the bottom.
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom but Ebedi passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagashima throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ebedi controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaoru Nagashima dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ebedi throws a hook to the side of Nagashima's head but Nagashima sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagashima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nagashima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nagashima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagashima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagashima missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nagashima looks to land a strike but Ebedi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kaoru Nagashima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ebedi is controlling Nagashima's posture.
Ebedi continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebedi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima is in close to Ebedi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ebedi seems keen to control Nagashima's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima is looking to work some ground and pound but Ebedi has wrist control.
Nagashima is looking to work some ground and pound but Ebedi has wrist control.
Ebedi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagashima is one step ahead there.
Nagashima landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagashima throws a strike but Ebedi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ebedi controlling from the top position.
Nagashima looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ebedi has picked Nagashima up and slammed him! Nagashima can't keep hold of the triangle and Ebedi manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nagashima misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Nagashima wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Nagashima misses with a strike from the bottom.
Nagashima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nagashima seems a little lost for a moment, as Ebedi dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Nagashima throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Nagashima tries to improve position but can't.
Nagashima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ebedi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nagashima throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Ebedi manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nagashima misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Nagashima misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Nagashima tries to buck Ebedi off but Ebedi is having none of it.
Nagashima tries to strike but it doesn't land.
A lull in the action here as Ebedi stalls from top position.
Ebedi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ebedi takes a swing at Nagashima's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ebedi misses with a head kick.
Nagashima wants to counter with a clinch but Ebedi pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kaoru Nagashima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nagashima throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ebedi was covering up waiting for the punch and Nagashima finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nagashima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nagashima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagashima with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nagashima throws a strike but Ebedi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ebedi advances to half guard.
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Ebedi seems content to control.
Nagashima missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebedi is controlling the pace.
Ebedi moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima is looking to regain half guard here but Ebedi keeps moving and retains side control.
Ebedi staying calm.
Ebedi avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nagashima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nagashima throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nagashima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nagashima thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ebedi's head.
Nagashima thows a huge punch but Ebedi dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Nagashima.
Ebedi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagashima.
Ebedi regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ebedi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagashima lands a couple of elbows.
Nagashima is in close to Ebedi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ebedi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nagashima throws a sloppy strike and Ebedi has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Nagashima is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ebedi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dino Ebedi!
After winning the bout, Dino Ebedi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kaoru Nagashima spoke after the fight, saying 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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