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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatsura Konogawa (ranked 24916 p4p, 3778 weight class) and Restu Aji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Restu Aji told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tatsura Konogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Restu Aji!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aji with a lazy takedown attempt
and Konogawa counters with a three punch combo that has Aji backing up. Aji nods at Konogawa to acknowledge the strikes.
Aji lands with a kick to the temple. Konogawa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Konogawa.
Konogawa throws a sloppy head kick and Aji moves out of range easily.
Aji tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aji moves into the clinch successfully.
Aji tries to score a body lock takedown but Konogawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Konogawa blocks a body shot from Aji.
Konogawa tries to break the clinch but Aji is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konogawa is trying to pull guard but Aji has him pressed against the cage.
Aji goes for a takedown attempt but Konogawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tatsura Konogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Restu Aji.
Aji moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aji closes this distance looking for a takedown but Konogawa circles away.
Aji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Konogawa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aji fails to land with a series of punches.
Konogawa lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Konogawa really is a fat lump.
No luck for Konogawa with that takedown attempt.
Konogawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Konogawa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Konogawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Konogawa is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aji.
Konogawa is looking for a counter combo.
Aji looks winded!
Aji wants to clinch up but Konogawa keeps it at a distance.
Aji fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konogawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Aji. Those never looked like landing.
Konogawa is looking for a counter combo.
Konogawa stuffs the takedown.
Konogawa is looking for a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aji.
Konogawa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aji avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Konogawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konogawa is looking for a counter combo.
Konogawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Konogawa as Aji shoots in.
Konogawa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Konogawa lands a high kick!
Aji keeps the fight on the outside.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aji avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Aji tries to counter with a clinch but Konogawa shakes him off and moves away.
Restu Aji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aji gets tackled into the cage by Konogawa. Konogawa maintains the clinch.
Konogawa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aji pulls his leg out and moves away.
Konogawa throws a head kick but Aji moves out of range.
Aji misses with a leg kick
and Konogawa counters with a left and a right that stings Aji.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aji is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aji throws a left and a right that both miss
and Konogawa counters with a left and a right that stings Aji.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Aji with that takedown attempt.
Konogawa throws a big counter combination but Aji scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsura Konogawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Konogawa tries for a takedown but Aji sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aji is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aji fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Konogawa avoids it really well and circles away.
Konogawa throws a big counter combination but Aji scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aji dives in and grabs Konogawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Konogawa pushes down on Aji's head and hops out.
Konogawa is looking for a counter combo.
Konogawa avoids the body shot from Aji.
Konogawa throws a big counter combination but Aji scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konogawa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tatsura Konogawa is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aji connects with a right hand. Konogawa shakes it off.
Konogawa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aji.
Konogawa is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tatsura Konogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Restu Aji.
Aji is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aji is looking for the big counter here.
Aji swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Konogawa counters with a one-two to the body.
Aji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Konogawa counters with a one-two to the body.
Aji fails with a takedown attempt.
Konogawa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Konogawa misses with a head kick.
Konogawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aji closes the distance but Konogawa moves to the side
and Konogawa counters with a left and a right that stings Aji.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aji tries for a takedown but Konogawa circles away easily
and Konogawa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konogawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aji as he jumps to the side.
Konogawa blocks a head kick by Aji.
Konogawa throws a big counter combination but Aji scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Konogawa as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Konogawa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Konogawa tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aji misses with a takedown attempt
and Konogawa counters with a series of strikes. Aji will be more careful next time no doubt.
Konogawa misses with a head kick.
Konogawa throws a head kick but Aji moves out of range.
Konogawa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aji circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konogawa.
Konogawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Konogawa darts in looking for a takedown but Aji gets double underhooks and turns Konogawa into the cage.
Konogawa tries to pull guard but Aji holds him up against the cage and eventually Konogawa drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aji is trying to pull guard but Konogawa has him pressed against the cage.
Aji is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Konogawa is defending well.
Konogawa is pressed up against the cage. Aji has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Konogawa down to the mat. Konogawa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aji avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Tatsura Konogawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aji blocks a head kick by Konogawa.
Aji doesn't manage to clinch there - Konogawa circles away.
Konogawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konogawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Aji gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Konogawa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsura Konogawa dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Konogawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Aji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konogawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aji is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aji throws a head kick that half lands.
Konogawa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aji did well to prevent Konogawa getting side control.
Konogawa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konogawa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aji is looking to control Konogawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aji avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aji is staying active underneath Konogawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aji is looking to improve his position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Konogawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aji can do to turn this around?
Aji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aji taking some punishment here, with Konogawa in his half guard.
Konogawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Aji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Konogawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konogawa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aji moves in looking to clinch but Konogawa pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aji blocks a head kick by Konogawa.
Aji rushes Konogawa and presses him up against the cage.
Aji prevents the takedown attempt.
Aji goes for a takedown attempt but Konogawa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Konogawa stuffs the takedown attempt from Aji. Aji gets slowly back to his feet.
Konogawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Aji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Konogawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aji avoids the head kick by Konogawa.
Aji dives in and grabs Konogawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Konogawa pushes down on Aji's head and hops out.
Konogawa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tatsura Konogawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Restu Aji.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Aji. No joy for Konogawa on that attempt.
As Konogawa backs off Aji throws a huge counter combo but Konogawa manages to avoid it all.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aji with a poor takedown
and Konogawa counters with a left and a right that stings Aji.
Konogawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Aji shoots in and drives through. Konogawa sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Konogawa lands but Aji takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Konogawa.
Aji blocks a head kick by Konogawa.
Aji tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aji is looking to clinch.
Konogawa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Konogawa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Konogawa misses with a head kick.
Aji tries to counter by closing the distance.
Restu Aji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatsura Konogawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konogawa shoots for a takedown but Aji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsura Konogawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Konogawa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsura Konogawa!
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