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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shin Otami (ranked 4443 p4p, 3401 weight class) and Kimchi Master (ranked 0 p4p, 272 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kimchi Master enters the cage!
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130
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shin Otami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimchi Master!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master is looking to clinch.
Master moves into the clinch.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Otami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otami wants to break free but Master has control.
Otami goes for a takedown attempt but Master pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Master throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Master tries to clinch there but Otami circles away.
Otami throws a counter high kick but Master was just alert enough to avoid it.
Otami circles away from the clinch attempt.
Master gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Otami tries to circle away but Master has him pinned against the cage.
Master lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otami's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otami drops his hands momentarily and Master takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Master thuds his right hand into Otami's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Master is looking to clinch but Otami is avoiding it.
Master fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Otami, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master throws a punch but it's blocked by Otami.
Otami breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otami moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Master fails to land.
Otami breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Master gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Otami struggles to land a body shot inside as Master controls his hands.
Otami is trying to break the clinch but Master has him pressed against the cage.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
Master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otami tries to move into range but Master moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Otami's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Master connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Otami scrambles back to his feet.
Kimchi Master is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Master swinging wildly here.
Otami gets a clinch.
Master scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otami wants a takedown but no success here.
Master swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otami blocks an uppercut.
Otami is trying to pull guard but Master turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Otami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Master misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Master.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Master creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otami.
Otami looking for a takedown.
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Otami.
Otami drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Master gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Otami pulls guard successfully.
Master wants to stand and escape but instead Otami has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Master wants to stand but Otami is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Otami manages to pass to side control.
Otami missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Otami has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Master is trying to stand but he's just given Otami his back.
Master wants to get back to his feet.
Master is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Master is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otami controls the action.
Master is trying to get back to his feet but Otami has full control of the position and if anything, Master has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Master is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Master looks winded!
Master is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Good control from Otami.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimchi Master dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Master misses with a jab, cross combination.
Master tries to clinch but Otami moves out of range.
Master fails with an attempt to clinch.
Otami tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Master swivels and escapes.
Master moves into range and clinches up with Otami.
Master misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Master.
Otami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otami stalling in the clinch but Master improves position.
Otami slows down the pace here.
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Otami.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otami has Master pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Master manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Master pushes Otami back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Master scores with a nice short uppercut.
Master swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Master fails to land.
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Otami.
Otami really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Otami breaks the clinch.
Otami gets tackled into the cage by Master. Master maintains the clinch.
Master swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otami jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Master walks away with a smile on his face. Otami gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Otami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otami staying out of range there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Master.
Master swings wildly with an uppercut but Otami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Master swings wildly with an uppercut but Otami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Master swings wildly with an uppercut but Otami uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Otami.
Master lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otami backwards.
Master lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otami ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Otami no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Otami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Master wanted to stand there but Otami had control of the position.
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.
Master wants to stand and escape but instead Otami has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Otami is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Master is wriggling around but Otami manages to pass to half guard.
Master wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Otami seems content to control.
Otami moves into full mount! Master won't be happy about that!
Master tries to buck Otami off but he can't manage it.
Master has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Master is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otami controlling his opponent.
Master has given up his back. Will we see Otami going for some submissions?
Master is trying to get back to his feet but Otami has full control of the position and if anything, Master has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otami controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimchi Master showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Master scores with a jab.
Otami has Master up against the cage in a clinch.
Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Master stops a takedown attempt from Otami.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master.
Otami manages to break the clinch.
Otami circles away from the clinch attempt.
Master moves in looking to clinch but Otami pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otami has taken the fight to the clinch.
Otami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Master throws a head punch that misses.
Otami is trying to pull guard but Master has him pressed against the cage.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otami fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Otami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Master is looking to break free of the clinch but Otami has double underhooks.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
Master misses with some punches.
Otami blocks an uppercut.
Otami slowing the pace effectively.
Master tries to break free but Otami pushes him back against the cage.
Otami fails to pull guard.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
Otami drops down looking for an ankle pick but Master pulls his leg out and moves away.
Master has managed to clinch.
Master lands with a light punch inside.
Otami lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otami trying to control the position but instead, Master has worked for underhooks and has pushed Otami into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master.
Master misses with a hook from the clinch.
Master has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Master pushes Otami back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otami tries for a takedown. No joy.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Master working aggressively here.
Otami fails to pull guard.
Kimchi Master seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Otami is trying to pull guard but Master has him pressed against the cage.
Master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimchi Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Master.
Master has Otami up against the cage in a clinch.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otami is stalling here.
Otami's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Master tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Otami's elbow.
A short uppercut from Master.
Otami is trying to pull guard but Master turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
Master misses with a short punch on the inside.
Master breaks from the clinch.
Otami avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Otami is looking to counter punch.
Master fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Otami, pushing him back against the cage.
Otami wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Master has him pressed against the cage.
Master working aggressively here.
Otami blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Otami is working for takedown but Master is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Master prevents the takedown attempt.
Master misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Master on the inside.
Otami blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otami blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Master scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Otami.
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Otami feinted with a counter takedown.
Otami gets tackled into the cage by Master. Master maintains the clinch.
Master goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shin Otami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimchi Master is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Otami swings wildly with an uppercut but Master uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimchi Master comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Master winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimchi Master!
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