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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nasir Barakat (ranked 1556 p4p, 3259 weight class) and Shoda Aki (ranked 137 p4p, 274 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nasir Barakat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shoda Aki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnem�ki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barakat feints and as Aki raises his hands in defense, Barakat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barakat wants to pass the guard but Aki is keeping the position.
Aki wants to stand but Barakat is controlling the position.
Aki has his foot on Barakat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barakat works his way back into a safe position though.
Barakat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aki keeping full guard, as Barakat tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barakat pushes down on Aki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barakat is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aki defends it well.
Aki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barakat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aki is just riding it out for now. Barakat eventually gives up the hold.
Barakat seems to be working for a kimura but Aki defends the submission attempt.
Barakat seems to be looking for submissions.
Barakat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aki sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barakat pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aki.
Barakat has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barakat trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Aki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Aki wants to control from the top but Barakat keeps moving.
Barakat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aki defends it easily.
Barakat working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aki has passed into half guard!
Barakat manages to get to full guard.
Aki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki passes Barakat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barakat tries to get to full guard but Aki has control of the leg.
Aki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barakat sees it coming and defends easily.
Aki is working for a kimura but Barakat is defending it quite comfortably.
Barakat actively working from the bottom here.
Barakat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barakat tries to roll over but Aki keeps him under control.
Barakat is working hard here to advance position.
Barakat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aki's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aki tries to roll but Barakat sticks to his back.
Barakat patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Barakat looking for the RNC.
Aki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barakat's arms.
Barakat working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Aki is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Barakat has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Aki taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nasir Barakat!
Nasir Barakat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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